By The Waters Of Carthage (1906)

By Norma Lorimer

Book Overview

By The Waters Of Carthage is a historical novel written by Norma Lorimer and published in 1906. The story is set in ancient Carthage, a powerful city-state in North Africa during the third century BC. The novel follows the life of a young girl named Salammb�����, who is the daughter of a high priest of the goddess Tanit. Salammb����� falls in love with a soldier named Matho, who is fighting against Carthage in a rebellion. As the story progresses, Salammb����� becomes embroiled in the conflict between her people and Matho's army, and she must choose between her loyalty to her city and her love for Matho. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of ancient Carthaginian culture, and for its exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and betrayal. It has been praised for its richly detailed descriptions of the city and its people, as well as for its engaging plot and well-drawn characters. Overall, By The Waters Of Carthage is a captivating novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world.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: 1164594087
• ISBN13: 9781164594086
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"