Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman is a historical novel set during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. The main character is a fictional knight named Sir Kenneth, who is sent by King Richard the Lionheart on a mission to negotiate a truce with the Muslim leader Saladin. Along the way, Sir Kenneth meets a variety of characters, including a Scottish knight named Sir Kenneth, a Saracen princess named Edith, and a mysterious figure known as the ""Saracen physician."" The novel explores themes of chivalry, honor, and religious tolerance as the characters navigate the complex political and religious landscape of the Holy Land during the Crusades. The Talisman is considered one of Scott's most popular and enduring works of historical fiction.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.
