02084cam a22003373u 4500 70770 UtSlPG 20260610134633.0 m cr n 260607r20231913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG sv iso639-1 PT May, Karl, 1842-1912 Abu-Seif Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-05-16 Jari Koivisto "Abu-Seif: Äventyrsroman från Röda Havet och Mekka" by Karl May is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the experiences of the central character, Kara Ben Nemsi, as he navigates through the exotic and perilous landscapes of the Red Sea and the holy city of Mecca, encountering various characters and dilemmas along the way. The opening of the novel establishes an atmosphere steeped in biblical references and historical reflections. The protagonist, while riding through a valley, recalls the parting of the Red Sea and expresses a deep sense of reverence for the sacred lands he traverses. Invoking thoughts of Moses and the Israelites, he interacts with local Bedouins, one of whom warns him against a nearby water body rumored to contain the "angel of death." As he journeys further, he encounters the captain of a Turkish ship, navigating a complex web of cultural perceptions and potential dangers, hinting at the themes of conflict, adventure, and the clash of beliefs that will unfold in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Sweden: Kommanditbolaget Chelius & Co., 1913 Adventure stories Middle East -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into Finnish Lange, Kurt, 1863-1938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70770 111496 111496