The Pearl Of India (1894) - Murray Ballou Maturin

The Pearl of India is a novel written by Maturin Murray Ballou in 1894. The story revolves around a young American named Harold Tudor who travels to India in search of adventure and fortune. During his journey, he meets a beautiful Indian princess named Sita, who is the daughter of a wealthy maharaja. Despite the cultural differences and societal pressures, Harold and Sita fall in love and embark on a dangerous journey to find a rare and valuable pearl that is said to bring great wealth and prosperity to its possessor.As they navigate through the treacherous terrain of India, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including dangerous animals, hostile tribes, and treacherous weather conditions. Along the way, they also meet a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old sage, a cunning thief, and a group of British soldiers.As their journey progresses, Harold and Sita must also confront their own personal demons and overcome their own fears and prejudices. They learn to trust each other and work together to achieve their common goal, despite the obstacles and challenges that they face.The Pearl of India is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural differences. It provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in India during the late 19th century, and offers a glimpse into the complex social and political dynamics of the time.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.

EAN: 9781437318623