Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 135 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. The Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Volume 4 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Volume 4" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds amidst the intricate socio-political dynamics of Egypt and Britain, focusing on the character David, who is embroiled in the complexities of trust, betrayal, and national identity as he navigates the challenges posed by local factions and his own allies. The opening of this volume introduces us to a tense atmosphere where intrigues and deception are rife. Characters like Higli Pasha and Nahoum Pasha are depicted, each grappling with ambition and personal vendettas. As they interact, discussions of past betrayals, recent calamities affecting cotton mills, and the looming threat of rebellion in the Soudan set the stage for conflict. David appears resolute in his mission to bring progress to Egypt, yet he must contend with the growing hostility around him—an enemy within that seeks to dismantle his achievements. This prologue illustrates a world rich with political maneuvering and the personal stakes at play, drawing readers into a web of suspense and anticipation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Society of Friends -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 173959 2025-10-03T07:02:38.112890 text/html 173780 2025-01-09T22:25:14.714746 text/html 159295 2025-10-03T07:02:44.309853 application/epub+zip 160552 2025-10-03T07:02:41.304868 application/epub+zip 133827 2025-10-03T07:02:40.169883 application/epub+zip 386935 2025-10-03T07:02:46.494855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371757 2025-10-03T07:02:43.594872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217743 2022-09-03T11:01:31.539371 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154869 2025-10-03T07:02:37.854890 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149782 2020-12-29T13:41:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17672 2025-10-03T07:02:46.617826 application/rdf+xml 24109 2025-10-03T07:02:40.662859 image/jpeg 4558 2025-10-03T07:02:40.417855 image/jpeg 60030 2020-12-29T13:41:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 160051 2025-10-03T07:02:38.127909 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