Publisher's Synopsis
""The Knight of the Silver Cross or Hafed, the Lion of Turkestan: A Tale of the Ottoman Empire"" is a historical novel written by Edgar William Davies Jr. and first published in 1849. The story is set during the Ottoman Empire and follows the adventures of Hafed, a young warrior from Turkestan who becomes a knight of the Sultan's court. Hafed's journey takes him through battles, political intrigue, and personal struggles as he fights to protect his people and uphold his honor. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful princess, a treacherous vizier, and a wise old sage. Through his bravery and determination, Hafed rises to become a legendary hero and symbol of hope for his people. This novel is a thrilling adventure story that also explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the power of faith.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.
