Publisher's Synopsis
The Knight of the Silver Cross or Hafed, the Lion of Turkestan: A Tale of the Ottoman Empire (1849) by Edgar William Davies Jr. is a historical fiction novel set in the Ottoman Empire. The story follows the adventures of Hafed, a young man from Turkestan who becomes a knight of the Ottoman Empire. Hafed is known for his bravery, loyalty, and skill in battle, earning him the nickname ""the Lion of Turkestan."" As Hafed rises through the ranks of the Ottoman Empire, he faces many challenges and enemies, including a powerful rival knight who seeks to destroy him. Along the way, Hafed falls in love with a beautiful princess, but their love is forbidden by the Sultan. The novel is filled with action-packed battle scenes, political intrigue, and romance. It also provides a glimpse into the culture and history of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. The Knight of the Silver Cross or Hafed, the Lion of Turkestan is a thrilling and engaging read for anyone interested in historical fiction and adventure stories.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.
