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Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt: The Works of Gilbert Parker

Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt: The Works of Gilbert Parker

Parker, Gilbert

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ISBN10: 1162637382
ISBN13: 9781162637389
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt is a book written by Gilbert Parker, a Canadian author, which was first published in 1902. The book is a collection of short stories that are set in Egypt during the late 19th century. The main character of the book is Donovan Pasha, a British officer who is stationed in Egypt. Each of the stories in the book tells a different tale about Donovan Pasha and the people he encounters during his time in Egypt.The stories in the book are rich in detail and provide a vivid picture of life in Egypt during this period. They explore themes such as love, betrayal, honor, and duty. The characters in the book are complex and well-developed, and the stories are filled with suspense and intrigue.The book is divided into six parts, each of which contains several stories. The first part introduces Donovan Pasha and sets the stage for the rest of the book. The subsequent parts explore different aspects of life in Egypt, including the politics, the culture, and the people.Overall, Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt is a fascinating and engaging book that provides a unique glimpse into life in Egypt during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, culture, and adventure.1913. Part Fourteen of Eighteen Volumes. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. A collection of stories based on Parker's travels to Egypt. Contents: While the Lamp Holds Out to Burn; The Price of the Grindstone-and the Drum; The Desertion of Mahommed Selim; On the Reef of Norman's Woe; Fielding had an Orderly; The Eye of the Needle; A Treaty of Peace; At the Mercy of Tiberius; All the World's Mad; The Man at the Wheel; A Tyrant and a Lady; A Young Lion of Dedan; He Would Not Be Denied; The Flower of the Flock; and The Light of Other Days. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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