Publisher's Synopsis
The Talisman, A Drama: A Tale Of The Eleventh Century is a historical novel written by Catherine Swanwick and published in 1864. The story is set in the eleventh century and revolves around the Christian and Muslim conflict during the Crusades. The main character, Sir Kenneth, is a Scottish knight who sets out on a quest to retrieve a holy relic, the talisman, which is believed to have healing powers. Along the way, he meets a Muslim warrior named Saladin and they develop a mutual respect for each other despite their religious differences. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the importance of understanding and tolerance between cultures. The Talisman is a well-researched and vividly written drama that provides insight into the historical and cultural context of the Crusades.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.
