Publisher's Synopsis
The Eye of Zeitoon is a novel written by Talbot Mundy. The story is set in the late 19th century in the Ottoman Empire, specifically in the province of Armenia. The main character is a British adventurer named David Beckett, who arrives in Zeitoon, a small town in the mountains of Armenia. Beckett is on a mission to find a legendary gemstone called the Eye of Zeitoon, which is said to have mystical powers. Beckett meets a group of Armenian rebels who are fighting against the Ottoman Empire. They believe that the Eye of Zeitoon is the key to their success, and they ask Beckett to help them find it. Beckett agrees to help, and together they embark on a dangerous journey through the mountains, facing many obstacles and enemies along the way. As they search for the Eye of Zeitoon, Beckett learns about the history and culture of Armenia, and the struggles of its people under Ottoman rule. He also falls in love with a young Armenian woman named Maritza, who is part of the rebel group. The Eye of Zeitoon is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of history, mythology, and romance. It offers a vivid portrayal of the Ottoman Empire and its conflicts with the Armenian people, as well as a compelling tale of heroism and love.The gut of the pass rose toward Zeitoon at a sharp incline--a ramp of slippery wet clay, half a mile long, reaching across from buttress to buttress of the impregnable hills. It was more than a ridden mule could do to keep its feet on the slope, and we had to dismount. It was almost as much as we ourselves could do to make progress with the aid of sticks, and we knew at last what Kagig had meant by his boast that nothing on wheels could approach his mountain home. The poor wretches who had struggled so far with us simply gave up hope and sat down, proposing to die there.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.
