The Tragedy Of The Korosko Annotated

Author : Arthur Conan Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 94 pages
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Release : 2016-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1532955448

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The Tragedy of the Korosko (Annotated) by Arthur Conan Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

A group of European tourists are enjoying their trip to Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier of Egypt, after which the Dervish country starts. They are attacked and abducted by a marauding band of Dervish warriors. The novel contains a strong defence of British Imperialism and in particular the Imperial project in North Africa. It also reveals the very great suspicion of Islam felt by many Europeans at the time.

Author : Sir Arthur Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1520835663

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A Desert Drama (Annotated and Illustrated) by Sir Arthur Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors.A group of European tourists are enjoying their trip to Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier of Egypt, after which the Dervish country starts. They are attacked and abducted by a marauding band of Dervish warriors. The novel contains a strong defence of British Imperialism and in particular the Imperial project in North Africa. It also reveals the very great suspicion of Islam felt by many Europeans at the time.

Author : Arthur Conan Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1532917686

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A Desert Drama by Arthur Conan Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

Also published under the title The Tragedy of the Korosko (1898). A group of European tourists are enjoying their trip to Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in a "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier of Egypt, after which the Dervish country starts. They are attacked and abducted by a marauding band of Dervish warriors. The novel contains a strong defence of British Imperialism and in particular the Imperial project in North Africa. It also reveals the very great suspicion of Islam felt by many Europeans at the time.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780393241815

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The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Non-Slipcased Edition) (Vol. 1) (The Annotated Books) by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

Classic short stories of Sherlock Holmes now available in a separate, attractively priced individual volume. The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Holmes short stories in 2004 created a Holmes sensation. Available again in an attractively-priced edition identical to the first, except this edition has no outer slipcase (Volume Two is available separately). Inside, readers will find all the short stories from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, with a cornucopia of insights: beginners will benefit from Klinger's insightful biographies of Holmes, Watson, and Conan Doyle; history lovers will revel in the wealth of Victorian literary and cultural details; Sherlockian fanatics will puzzle over tantalizing new theories; art lovers will thrill to the 450-plus illustrations, which make this the most lavishly illustrated edition of the Holmes tales ever produced. The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes illuminates the timeless genius of Arthur Conan Doyle for an entirely new generation of readers.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798786802147

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A Desert Drama Being the Tragedy of the Korosko by Arthur Conan Doyle by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

A Desert Drama: Being the Tragedy of the Korosko By Arthur Conan Doyle A group of European tourists are enjoying their trip to Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier of Egypt, after which the Dervish country starts. They are attacked and abducted by a marauding band of Dervish warriors. The novel contains a strong defence of British Imperialism and in particular the Imperial project in North Africa. It also reveals the very great suspicion of Islam felt by many Europeans at the time....

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781775458593

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The Tragedy of The Korosko by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

Arthur Conan Doyle departs from the realm of detective fiction and delves into classic action-adventure in this tale set in the deserts of Egypt. A group of European travelers set out on a leisurely boat trip on the Nile -- only to fall prey to an attack at the hands of a roving and ruthless group of bandits. Will they make it out alive?

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : London : G. Bell
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Egypt
ISBN : HARVARD:32044011470630

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The Tragedy of the Korosko by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

An unusual story of East meets West, Conan Doyle's The Tragedy of the Korosko, describes mayhem and madness in the Arabian desert. When a select party of American and English tourists board the Korosko in search of Eastern magic, they are ill prepared for what is to follow. Taken hostage by Islamic fundamentalists, they encounter the ultimate in cross-cultural experiences - one that leaves them fearing for their lives. But what begins as a tale of unforeseen horror is soon transformed into love in a hot climate. Conan Doyle brings his mastery of thrills and suspense to bear on this classic fiction.

Author : Doyle A.C.
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785521071814

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The Tragedy of The Korosko by Doyle A.C. Pdf

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 – 1930) was an English writer best known for his detective stories about Sherlock Holmes. As an adventure novel, “The Tragedy of The Korosko” tells the story of European tourists on a trip to Egypt, sailing up the River Nile in a boat called the Korosko. During a morning tour of the desert, they are taken hostage by a group of Dervish warriors. The book raises the themes of imperial sovereignty, invasive foreign policy, and even religious extremism.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy Of The "Korosko" by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy Of The "Korosko"' is a novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in the year 1898. It narrated the adventures and thrill of a group of europeans on a trip to African deserts and their adbuction by an army of Dervish militants. What happens next, read!

Author : Артур Конан Дойл
Publisher : Litres
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040824977

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A Desert Drama: Being The Tragedy Of The "Korosko" by Артур Конан Дойл Pdf

Author : Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786564139

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The Tragedy of the Korosko by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Tragedy of the Korosko’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Doyle includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Tragedy of the Korosko’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Doyle’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : anboco
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783736408395

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A Desert Drama by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

A group of European tourists are enjoying their trip to Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier of Egypt, after which the Dervish country starts. They are attacked and abducted by a marauding band of Dervish warriors. The novel contains a strong defence of British Imperialism and in particular the Imperial project in North Africa. It also reveals the very great suspicion of Islam felt by many Europeans at the time.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781427037084

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A Desert Drama The Tragedy of the Korosko (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition) by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : IND:30000095406686

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The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

This monumental edition promises to be the most important new contribution to Sherlock Holmes literature since William Baring-Gould's 1967 classic work. In this boxed set, Leslie Klinger, a leading world authority, reassembles Arthur Conan Doyle's 56 classic short stories in the order in which they appeared in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century book editions. Inside, readers will find a cornucopia of insights: beginners will benefit from Klinger's insightful biographies of Holmes, Watson, and Conan Doyle; history lovers will revel in the wealth of Victorian literary and cultural details; Sherlockian fanatics will puzzle over tantalizing new theories; art lovers will thrill to the 700-plus illustrations, which make this the most lavishly illustrated edition of the Holmes tales ever produced. The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes illuminates the timeless genius of Arthur Conan Doyle for an entirely new generation of readers. 700+ illustrations.

Author : Артур Конан Дойл
Publisher : Litres
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785457667082

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The Tragedy of The Korosko by Артур Конан Дойл Pdf

A group of European and American tourists is enjoying its trip in Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in a "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier of Egypt, after which the Dervish country starts. They are attacked and abducted by a marauding band of Dervish warriors. The terrorists will either kill them or forcibly convert them to Islam. This "desert drama" is high adventure at its pulpy best, and still surprisingly relevant today.