Machassan Ah (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162672137)

""Machassan Ah"" is a book written by Talbot Mundy, a British author known for his adventure and fantasy novels. The book is set in the 19th century and tells the story of Captain John Sharland, a British sailor who is shipwrecked on the coast of Oman. There, he meets the Machassans, a group of Arab traders who are known for their skill in navigating the treacherous waters of the Indian Ocean.As Sharland gets to know the Machassans, he becomes fascinated by their culture and their way of life. He learns about their trading practices, their customs, and their beliefs, and he begins to see the world through their eyes. However, Sharland's fascination with the Machassans puts him at odds with his fellow British sailors, who see the Arabs as nothing more than savages.As the story unfolds, Sharland must navigate the complex social and political landscape of Oman, where British influence is growing and tensions between the Machassans and the British are on the rise. Along the way, he must confront his own prejudices and biases, and learn to see the world in a new and more nuanced way.""Machassan Ah"" is a richly detailed and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of cultural exchange, colonialism, and identity. It is a must-read for fans of adventure and historical fiction, as well as anyone interested in the complex relationships between different cultures and nations.It was not until they had debouched (as Crothers termed it) to their half-right front and had taken to a narrow one-man track that ran below the wall that any over attention was paid them. Suddenly a hook-nosed Asiatic gentleman emerged through the once-was gateway-- a picture of a Bible shepherd but for the long-barreled gun he carried instead of crook--a brown shadow against brown masonry.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.

Author: Talbot Mundy
ISBN-10: 1162672137
ISBN-13: 9781162672137
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 38
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.08d