The Talisman, A Drama: A Tale Of The Eleventh Century (1864)

By Catherine Swanwick

Book Overview

The Talisman, A Drama: A Tale Of The Eleventh Century is a historical fiction novel written by Catherine Swanwick and first published in 1864. The story is set in the eleventh century during the time of the Crusades and follows the journey of a young knight named Richard who embarks on a perilous mission to retrieve a talisman that is believed to hold the key to ending the conflict between the Christians and the Muslims.Richard is accompanied on his journey by a group of brave and loyal companions, including a wise old hermit, a fierce warrior, and a beautiful princess. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including treacherous enemies and deadly traps.As they journey deeper into enemy territory, Richard and his companions must confront their own fears and weaknesses, and learn to rely on each other in order to succeed. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice, and ultimately find themselves changed forever by their experiences.The Talisman, A Drama: A Tale Of The Eleventh Century is a thrilling and engaging tale of adventure, romance, and heroism, that transports readers back in time to a world of knights, castles, and epic battles. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers today, and is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or epic adventure tales.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: 1165667479
• ISBN13: 9781165667475
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"