Project Gutenberg 1998-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 342 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence The Talisman Waverley novel Produced by An Anonomous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Talisman" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel set during the Crusades, likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the contrasting lives and personalities of the Christian King Richard I of England and the Saracen leader Saladin, exploring themes of chivalry, honor, friendship, and fidelity amid the tumult of war. The story begins with the introduction of Sir Kenneth, a knight of Scotland, who undertakes a journey through the hostile landscapes of Palestine, showcasing the complexities of loyalties and cultural exchanges during this tumultuous era. At the start of the book, we meet the knight of the Couchant Leopard, Sir Kenneth, as he traverses the arid deserts near the Dead Sea. The setting evokes a sense of desolation and connection to biblical stories of divine wrath, reminding him of the fateful destruction of the ancient cities. Clad in heavy armor ill-suited for the climate, he reflects on his journey while grappling with the constraints of his circumstances. Soon he encounters a Saracen warrior, Sheerkohf, and after an initial confrontation that nearly ends in battle, they forge a temporary truce marked by mutual respect. This bond begins to form between two enemies, showcasing moments where cultural and religious animosities give way to camaraderie, even as they navigate the moral complexities of their conflicting identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Knights and knighthood -- Fiction Crusades -- Third, 1189-1192 -- Fiction Jerusalem -- History -- Latin Kingdom, 1099-1244 -- Fiction Richard I, King of England, 1157-1199 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Browsing: History - Medieval/The Middle Ages Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 890602 890610 2024-09-01T09:31:29.679231 2023-10-01T08:43:38.339808 text/html text/html 918272 2021-01-27T20:41:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 6497283 2021-01-27T20:41:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 6069065 2024-09-01T09:31:40.566222 application/epub+zip 6080945 2024-09-01T09:31:31.765234 application/epub+zip 383009 2024-09-01T09:31:30.510214 application/epub+zip 6310059 2024-09-01T09:31:47.507134 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6270591 2024-09-01T09:31:39.257168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 567339 2022-09-01T10:44:43.927707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 775579 775544 2024-09-01T09:31:28.411215 2023-10-01T08:43:36.995777 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 784791 2018-02-27T09:09:18 text/plain; charset=utf-8 301799 2018-03-20T07:00:14 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 775443 2009-11-08T11:12:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300733 2009-11-08T11:15:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21678 2024-09-01T09:31:47.698137 application/rdf+xml 9690 2024-09-01T09:31:30.888224 image/jpeg 2773 2024-09-01T09:31:30.693214 image/jpeg 6547780 2024-09-01T09:31:29.827245 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia