Abd El Kader a Poem in Six Cantos

By Viscount Maidstone

Book Overview

Abd El Kader a Poem in Six Cantos is a book written by Viscount Maidstone. The book is a poetic tribute to the legendary Algerian leader and warrior, Abd El Kader. The six cantos of the poem follow the life and accomplishments of Abd El Kader, from his early days as a young warrior to his later years as a respected political leader. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of battles, political negotiations, and the cultural and religious traditions of the time. The author also explores the personal struggles and triumphs of Abd El Kader, painting a complex portrait of a man who was both a fierce warrior and a compassionate leader. Overall, Abd El Kader a Poem in Six Cantos is a beautifully written tribute to a remarkable historical figure.1851. The poet writes in the Preface: For the subject of this poem I need offer no apology; an author is singularly fortunate who finds such a hero as the Numidian Emir as yet unappropriated by others. The full license of poetry has been made use of in constructing a work of fiction upon the struggles of Abd-el-Kader; but in dealing with matters of history, truth has been rigidly adhered to.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162730447
• ISBN13: 9781162730448
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"