For The Salt He Had Eaten - Paperback

by Talbot Mundy (Author)

For The Salt He Had Eaten is a novel by Talbot Mundy. The story follows the life of a young boy named Jimgrim who is orphaned at a young age and grows up to become a soldier in the British army. After serving in India, Jimgrim is sent to the Middle East where he becomes involved in a series of adventures that take him across the Arabian desert and into the heart of the Ottoman Empire.As Jimgrim travels through the Arabian desert, he encounters a number of different characters, including Bedouin tribesmen, Turkish soldiers, and Arab rebels. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a political struggle between the Ottoman Empire and the Arab rebels who are fighting for their independence.For The Salt He Had Eaten is a thrilling adventure story that takes readers on a journey through the Middle East during a time of great political upheaval. Mundy's vivid descriptions of the desert landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life, while his engaging characters and fast-paced plot keep readers on the edge of their seats. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure stories and historical fiction.""This--she was to give a sign. She was not to slay. She had leave only to take the jewels. Her orders were either to wait until she knew by questioning that the section would not return or else, when it had returned, to wait until the memsahib and Bellairs sahib slept, and then to make a sign. They grow tired of waiting now, for there is news! At Jundhra the rebels are defeated, and at Doonha likewise.""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.