Andromeda

Andromeda: An Idyll of the Great River is a novel written by Robert Williams Buchanan and published in 1901. The story is set in ancient Egypt and follows the life of Andromeda, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is sold into slavery after her father's death. She is taken to the city of Thebes, where she becomes the property of a wealthy merchant named Amasis.Despite her difficult circumstances, Andromeda remains strong-willed and determined to regain her freedom. She catches the eye of the pharaoh, who falls in love with her and offers to buy her from Amasis. However, Andromeda refuses to be used as a pawn in the pharaoh's political games and instead seeks to find a way to escape her captivity.As Andromeda navigates the complex and dangerous world of ancient Egypt, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a powerful sorceress and a cunning thief. She also learns about the mysteries of the Great River, which holds the key to her ultimate freedom.Buchanan's novel is a fascinating exploration of Egyptian mythology and culture, as well as a gripping tale of adventure and romance. With its vivid descriptions of ancient temples, bustling markets, and treacherous desert landscapes, Andromeda: An Idyll of the Great River transports readers to a bygone era of history and imagination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.