02310cam a22003133u 4500 42943 UtSlPG 20260610134001.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Strang, Herbert Frank Forester: A Story of the Dardanelles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-06-13 Produced by Al Haines "Frank Forester: A Story of the Dardanelles" by Herbert Strang is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous events leading up to World War I, and it features the titular character, Frank Forester, who is deeply involved in the exotic and dangerous world of Eastern carpet trading. As an Englishman navigating through the complex politics of the region, much of the narrative revolves around the challenges he faces, including rivalries, potential threats from locals, and the looming specter of war. The opening of the story introduces readers to Frank Forester and his entourage as they traverse the rugged Armenian hills en route to meet a Kurdish chief. Tension builds as they encounter the menacing presence of Abdi, a treacherous figure who poses a potential danger to their mission to acquire a rare and valuable carpet. Frank’s keen determination and business acumen are apparent, but the ominous atmosphere highlighted by the risky landscape reflects the broader conflicts brewing in Europe. As Forester seeks to secure a business deal that could save his family's carpet business, he must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, deception, and impending war, setting the stage for a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula -- Juvenile fiction Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42943 83782 83782