The Martyr Of Lebanon (1864)

By Isaac Bird

Book Overview

""The Martyr of Lebanon"" is a historical novel written by Isaac Bird and published in 1864. The story is set in Lebanon during the 19th century and follows the life of a young Christian girl named Selma who falls in love with a Muslim man named Ahmed. Despite their religious differences, the two lovers are determined to be together, but their love is met with opposition from both Selma's Christian community and Ahmed's Muslim family.As tensions rise between the two communities, Selma becomes a symbol of hope for both sides, as she tries to bridge the divide between Christians and Muslims. However, her efforts are met with violence and tragedy, and Selma ultimately becomes a martyr for her beliefs.The novel explores themes of religious conflict, love, and sacrifice, and offers a glimpse into the complex history of Lebanon during the 19th century. It is a poignant and thought-provoking tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1167203917
• ISBN13: 9781167203916
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"