02314cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450075001442640051002193000047002703360026003173370026003433380036003695000031004055080044004365201423004805340045019036530034019488560042019826262UtSlPG20260610133150.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aParker, Gilbert,d1862-193214aThe Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Volume 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"The Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. It revolves around the character David Claridge and his experiences navigating life in Cairo, Egypt, during a period rife with personal and political turbulence. The narrative intertwines his past in England with his present circumstances in Egypt, exploring themes such as identity, duty, and the complexities of human relationships.  The opening of the second volume introduces us to a letter from Faith Claridge, David's relative, detailing significant developments back in England, including the return of Jasper Kimber and the enigmatic chair-maker Soolsby. David is deeply affected by Faith's news, and he reflects on his own journey as he rides through the bustling streets of Cairo. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the socio-political landscape of the time, with descriptions of the laborers, government officials, and cultural backdrop of Cairo. As David grapples with his troubled past, he confronts a pivotal moment when he rescues an English girl, Hylda Maryon, from danger, unknowingly linking their fates in a tragic turn of events. This sequence sets off a chain of introspection and moral questioning for David, who feels the weight of his actions in a foreign land amid the turbulent currents of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSociety of Friends -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6262