02323cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500310014926400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033050000930036650000310045950800450049052012280053553400450176365300290180865300240183765300640186185600430192599900170196812555UtSlPG20260610133311.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDoyle, Arthur Conan,d1859-193014aThe Tragedy of the Korosko 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tragedy_of_the_Korosko  aRelease date is 2004-06-01  aan anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer  a"The Tragedy of the Korosko" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on the banks of the Nile in Nubia, following a diverse group of passengers aboard the "Korosko", including Colonel Cochrane, Miss Adams, and Mr. Stephens, as they embark on a journey that takes a tragic turn. The narrative explores themes of cultural encounters, the fragility of civilization, and the unpredictability of fate.  At the start of the novel, the passengers of the "Korosko" are introduced as they set off on their expedition along the Nile, showcasing their varied backgrounds and personalities. The camaraderie aboard the vessel is palpable, with lively conversations and interactions that paint a vivid picture of the group dynamic. However, a sense of foreboding lingers as they traverse the vast, desolate beauty of Nubia, punctuated by ruins and reminders of a tumultuous past. The opening portion establishes a serene yet eerie atmosphere, hinting at the imminent danger that will disrupt their journey, culminating in their capture by a group of armed Bedouins, shattering the veneer of safety and leisure they had previously enjoyed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEast and West -- Fiction  aHostages -- Fiction  aEgypt -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12555  c53973d53973