On The Bright Shore (1898)

On The Bright Shore is a novel written by the renowned Polish author, Henryk Sienkiewicz, and was first published in 1898. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the journey of a young Polish man named Michal Wolodyjowski, who is a soldier in the Polish army.The novel is a continuation of Sienkiewicz's famous trilogy which includes With Fire and Sword and The Deluge. In On The Bright Shore, Michal Wolodyjowski is sent on a mission to the Ottoman Empire to rescue a Polish noblewoman who has been kidnapped by the Tartars.Throughout the novel, Michal faces numerous challenges and obstacles as he travels through the Ottoman Empire, including battles with the Tartars and the Ottoman army. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful Turkish woman who helps him on his journey.As the story unfolds, Michal's loyalty to his country and his love for the noblewoman are put to the test, and he must make difficult decisions that will determine the outcome of his mission.On The Bright Shore is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism. Sienkiewicz's vivid descriptions of the Ottoman Empire and the characters he creates make this novel a captivating read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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.