Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 245 Doyle, Arthur Conan 1859 1930 Conan Doyle, Arthur, Sir Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, A. Conan The Tragedy of the Korosko Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tragedy_of_the_Korosko an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "The Tragedy of the Korosko" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on the banks of the Nile in Nubia, following a diverse group of passengers aboard the "Korosko", including Colonel Cochrane, Miss Adams, and Mr. Stephens, as they embark on a journey that takes a tragic turn. The narrative explores themes of cultural encounters, the fragility of civilization, and the unpredictability of fate. At the start of the novel, the passengers of the "Korosko" are introduced as they set off on their expedition along the Nile, showcasing their varied backgrounds and personalities. The camaraderie aboard the vessel is palpable, with lively conversations and interactions that paint a vivid picture of the group dynamic. However, a sense of foreboding lingers as they traverse the vast, desolate beauty of Nubia, punctuated by ruins and reminders of a tumultuous past. The opening portion establishes a serene yet eerie atmosphere, hinting at the imminent danger that will disrupt their journey, culminating in their capture by a group of armed Bedouins, shattering the veneer of safety and leisure they had previously enjoyed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en East and West -- Fiction Hostages -- Fiction Egypt -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 302295 2025-06-05T10:32:29.007919 text/html 298108 2022-03-27T08:18:57 text/html 374033 2025-06-05T10:32:33.521908 application/epub+zip 377824 2025-06-05T10:32:29.961910 application/epub+zip 171758 2025-06-05T10:32:29.555883 application/epub+zip 476814 2025-06-05T10:32:36.616855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459202 2025-06-05T10:32:33.191887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253459 2022-09-06T21:22:46.574128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287922 2025-06-05T10:32:28.595938 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 282250 2022-03-27T08:20:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17114 2025-06-05T10:32:36.764852 application/rdf+xml 22881 2025-06-05T10:32:29.681901 image/jpeg 3668 2025-06-05T10:32:29.619911 image/jpeg 365184 2025-06-05T10:32:29.051924 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia