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"The Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago-volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a compelling historical novel that sets the stage for a story rich in cultural and personal conflict. The narrative begins in England, introducing David Claridge, a young man with deep Quaker roots. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is thrust into the complex and turbulent world of Egyptian politics and society. The novel expertly juxtaposes the quiet, disciplined life of a Quaker family in England with the vivid, chaotic backdrop of 19th century Egypt. David's journey to Egypt marks a…
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26 editions- Hardcover · English · 2007Aegypan · 380 pages · 9781603127004
- Paperback · English · 2007Aegypan · 380 pages · 9781603123624
- Paperback · English · 2007The Weavers (Dodo Press)Dodo Press · 440 pages · 9781406540703
- Paperback · English · 2006BiblioBazaar · 448 pages · 9781426449086
- Paperback · English · 2006Hard Press · 374 pages · 9781406922417
- Paperback · English · 2006The Weavers (Large Print Edition)BiblioBazaar · 498 pages · 9781426452093
Canadian fiction (English), CIHMRoman canadien-anglais, ICMHEgypt, fictionFiction, historical, general