The Ruby Sword: A Romance Of Baluchistan (1899)

By Bertram Mitford

Book Overview

The Ruby Sword: A Romance of Baluchistan is a novel written by Bertram Mitford in 1899. The story is set in the province of Baluchistan, which is located in present-day Pakistan and Iran. The main character of the novel is a British officer named Captain Ronald Dacre, who is sent to Baluchistan to help maintain peace and order in the region.Captain Dacre is a brave and intelligent officer who quickly earns the respect of the local people. He becomes involved in a complex political situation, where he must navigate the treacherous waters of tribal rivalries and power struggles. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Zuleika, who is the daughter of a powerful tribal leader.The novel is filled with adventure, romance, and intrigue. It paints a vivid picture of life in Baluchistan at the end of the 19th century, with its rugged landscapes, fierce tribes, and colorful customs. The Ruby Sword is a classic tale of colonial adventure and romance, and it remains a popular work of fiction to this day.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: 1167224116
• ISBN13: 9781167224119
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"