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100 1 _aDoyle, Arthur Conan,
_d1859-1930
245 1 2 _aA desert drama
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tragedy_of_the_Korosko
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-08
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"A Desert Drama: Being the Tragedy of the 'Korosko'" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a diverse group of Victorian passengers aboard the boat Korosko as they navigate the dangers of the Nubian Nile, set against the backdrop of Egypt's political tension and the looming threat of Dervish tribes. As they embark on what they believe will be an idyllic journey, their adventure quickly spirals into chaos. The opening portion introduces the passengers of the Korosko, highlighting their varied backgrounds and personalities, from Colonel Cochrane, a reserved yet experienced military man, to the spirited American woman, Miss Adams, and her lively niece, Sadie. As their boat travels through the contrasting landscapes of lush Nubia and the daunting deserts beyond, the narrative captures the anticipation of a leisurely expedition—until they unexpectedly encounter the menace of the Dervishes. The vivid descriptions of their surroundings set the tone of impending peril, as character dynamics are revealed through their interactions and growing sense of foreboding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEast and West -- Fiction
653 _aHostages -- Fiction
653 _aEgypt -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aPaget, Sidney,
_d1860-1908
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21768
999 _c62914
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