Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman is a historical fiction novel set during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. The story follows the adventures of Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight who travels to the Holy Land to join the Crusaders in their fight against the Muslim army of Saladin. Along the way, he meets various characters, including the English King Richard the Lionheart, who is also known as the Talisman, and the Muslim Emir of Jaffa, who becomes his ally. Together, they navigate the political and religious tensions of the time while trying to achieve their respective goals. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and religious tolerance, as well as the complexities of war and diplomacy. Scott's vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of the Middle East add depth and richness to the story, making it a classic of historical fiction.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.
