Publisher's Synopsis
The Pacha Of Many Tales is a collection of short stories written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The book is set in the Ottoman Empire during the early 19th century and revolves around the character of the Pacha, a high-ranking official in the Ottoman government. The stories are narrated by the Pacha himself and are a mix of adventure, romance, and humor. The book is divided into several chapters, each containing a different story. The first chapter introduces the Pacha and his court, and sets the stage for the subsequent stories. The following chapters contain tales of the Pacha's travels and adventures, his encounters with various characters, and his experiences with love and romance. The stories are written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the exotic locations and colorful characters. The Pacha himself is a charming and witty narrator, and his stories are filled with unexpected twists and turns. Overall, The Pacha Of Many Tales is a delightful collection of stories that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Ottoman Empire during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, adventure, and romance.My camel had by this time arrived to his full perfection; he stood nearly three feet higher than any other; and, when the caravan was preparing, I led him to the sheiks, and offered him as a candidate for the honour. They would have accepted him immediately, had it not been for a maribout, who, for some reason or another, desired them not to employ him, asserting that the caravan would be unlucky if my camel was the bearer of the holy Koran.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.