Project Gutenberg 1998-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 801 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence The Talisman Waverley novel Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Talisman_(Scott_novel) Produced by An Anonomous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Talisman" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel set during the Crusades, likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the contrasting lives and personalities of the Christian King Richard I of England and the Saracen leader Saladin, exploring themes of chivalry, honor, friendship, and fidelity amid the tumult of war. The story begins with the introduction of Sir Kenneth, a knight of Scotland, who undertakes a journey through the hostile landscapes of Palestine, showcasing the complexities of loyalties and cultural exchanges during this tumultuous era. At the start of the book, we meet the knight of the Couchant Leopard, Sir Kenneth, as he traverses the arid deserts near the Dead Sea. The setting evokes a sense of desolation and connection to biblical stories of divine wrath, reminding him of the fateful destruction of the ancient cities. Clad in heavy armor ill-suited for the climate, he reflects on his journey while grappling with the constraints of his circumstances. Soon he encounters a Saracen warrior, Sheerkohf, and after an initial confrontation that nearly ends in battle, they forge a temporary truce marked by mutual respect. This bond begins to form between two enemies, showcasing moments where cultural and religious animosities give way to camaraderie, even as they navigate the moral complexities of their conflicting identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Historical fiction Knights and knighthood -- Fiction Crusades -- Third, 1189-1192 -- Fiction Jerusalem -- History -- Latin Kingdom, 1099-1244 -- Fiction Richard I, King of England, 1157-1199 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 890700 2025-08-01T09:34:25.908927 text/html 918272 2021-01-27T20:41:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 6089154 2025-08-01T09:34:36.591382 application/epub+zip 6100801 2025-08-01T09:34:28.468982 application/epub+zip 402929 2025-08-01T09:34:26.930962 application/epub+zip 6335444 2025-08-01T09:34:42.958422 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6296132 2025-08-01T09:34:35.220421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 567339 2022-09-01T10:44:43.927707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 784790 2025-08-01T09:34:24.815929 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 784791 2018-02-27T09:09:18 text/plain; charset=utf-8 18259 2025-08-01T09:34:43.276359 application/rdf+xml 9694 2025-08-01T09:34:27.444923 image/jpeg 2769 2025-08-01T09:34:27.190928 image/jpeg 6565702 2025-08-01T09:34:26.046926 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