Yussuf the Guide; Or, the Mountain Bandits by George Manville Fenn
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"Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Lawrence, a young man suffering from a serious illness, as he embarks on an adventure to Turkey accompanied by a lawyer, a doctor, and eventually a local guide named Yussuf. The narrative promises an exciting journey filled with cultural encounters, potential danger from bandits, as well as the search
for healing in warmer lands. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Lawrence's fragile state as he struggles with consumption and wishes for a chance to recover in a sunny location. His guardian and doctor decide to take him to Turkey, where their journey begins in Greece, only to be marred by dishonesty and challenges. Upon reaching Turkey, they eventually fall into the hands of bandits, raising questions about their fate and the nature of their adventure. The opening chapters cleverly set the stage for a tale of resilience and camaraderie as Lawrence seeks to embrace life despite his illness and the looming threats around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Schönberg, John |
| Title |
Yussuf the Guide; Or, the Mountain Bandits Being a Story of Strange Adventure in Asia Minor |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Travelers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Middle East -- Fiction |
| Subject | Turkey -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- Middle East -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21378 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21378-1 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 572 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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