Madam Izan: A Tourist Story (1899)

By Rosa Praed

Book Overview

Madam Izan: A Tourist Story is a novel written by Australian author, Rosa Praed, under the pen name Mrs. Campbell Praed. The book was first published in 1899 and is set in the fictional island of Izan, which is located in the Pacific Ocean. The story is told from the perspective of a young Australian woman named Edith, who travels to Izan with her mother and brother for a vacation. Upon arriving on the island, Edith is immediately fascinated by the exotic and mysterious culture of the native Izanians. She becomes particularly intrigued by a powerful and enigmatic woman known as Madam Izan, who is rumored to possess magical powers and to be able to communicate with the spirits of the island. As Edith delves deeper into the culture and history of Izan, she becomes embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and personal drama. She discovers that Madam Izan is not only a powerful spiritual leader, but also a shrewd political operator who is involved in a bitter power struggle with her rival, the island's governor. As tensions escalate and violence threatens to erupt on the island, Edith must navigate the complex web of relationships and loyalties in order to uncover the truth about Madam Izan and her role in the island's politics. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about the power of tradition, the importance of cultural understanding, and the dangers of blind faith. Madam Izan: A Tourist Story is a rich and engaging novel that explores themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and the clash of traditional and modern values. It is a fascinating glimpse into a world that is both exotic and familiar, and a powerful reminder of the importance of respect and empathy in our interactions with other cultures.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: 1166612325
• ISBN13: 9781166612320
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"