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Frederick Burnaby

    Este autor es conocido por su espíritu aventurero, incluyendo servicio militar y fascinación por los globos aerostáticos. Su legado perdura, inmortalizado como el 'coronel muerto' en uno de los poemas más famosos que celebran el Imperio Británico. Sus escritos a menudo exploran temas de honor y sacrificio.

    On Horseback Through Asia Minor
    • On Horseback Through Asia Minor

      • 306 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Captain Burnaby, a member of the elite "Blues" regiment, embarks on a daring mission into the Anatolian interior amidst rising tensions between Russia and Turkey. His journey uncovers the complexities of the Russian threat and Turkish resistance, while also exploring the broader implications of a potential conflict between the Muslim and Christian worlds. Set against a backdrop of geopolitical strife, the narrative highlights Burnaby's unique character and the historical significance of the impending war.

      On Horseback Through Asia Minor