Publisher's Synopsis
The Weavers: A Tale of England and Egypt of Fifty Years Ago V2 is a book written by Gilbert Parker. It is part of a series of works by the author, and it tells the story of a group of English weavers who travel to Egypt in search of work during the mid-19th century. The book explores the cultural differences between the English and Egyptian societies, as well as the challenges faced by the weavers as they try to adapt to their new surroundings. The story is set against the backdrop of political and social upheaval in both England and Egypt, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into life during this period of history. Overall, The Weavers is a compelling and thought-provoking read that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in history, culture, and the human experience.1913. Part Sixteen of Eighteen Volumes. Contains Volume II of this work. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. The Weavers is based on the author's travels to Egypt and is set in the last days of Ismail Pasha. The novel represents a wider outlook of life, closer understanding of the problems which perplex society, and a clearer view of the verities than any previous book written by the author. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
