Talbot Mundy

King--of the Khyber Rifles

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Produktbeschreibung

"King of the Khyber Rifles: A Romance of Adventure" by Talbot Mundy plunges readers into the heart of British India, a land of intrigue, danger, and untamed beauty. This classic adventure novel unfolds against the backdrop of the Khyber Pass, a strategic and treacherous gateway to the Indian subcontinent. Experience a thrilling tale of espionage and military conflict as empires clash and individual destinies are forged in the fires of war. Beyond the battles and political machinations, a captivating romance blossoms, adding another layer of depth to this timeless story. A meticulously prepared print republication of a historical text, "King of the Khyber Rifles" offers an unforgettable journey into a bygone era, filled with action, suspense, and enduring human drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 345g
• ISBN-13: 9781023056687
• ISBN-10: 1023056682
• Artikelnr.: 73928961

Autorenporträt

Talbot Mundy was Born in London on April 23, 1879, under the pen name William Lancaster Gribbon, was a well-known British writer of adventure and historical fiction in the early 20th century. Growing up in India, where his father was a British army officer, Mundy was exposed to a variety of cultures and environments that had a significant impact on his writing. During his early years, Mundy was a member of both the British Secret Service and the British Army. These encounters gave him a distinct viewpoint on international relations and different geographical areas, which influenced the complex storylines in his books. The literary legacy of Talbot Mundy is distinguished by his evocative storytelling, detailed depictions of far-off locales, and profound comprehension of the geopolitical environments he portrayed. His investigation of Eastern mysticism and philosophy gave his adventure stories a distinctive edge that made him well-known to readers of the era.