Salathiel, The Immortal

""Salathiel, The Immortal: A History"" is a novel written by George Croly and published in 1855. The story follows the life of Salathiel, a Jewish man who was present during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and was cursed by him to live forever until his return. Salathiel travels through history, witnessing important events such as the fall of Jerusalem, the Crusades, and the French Revolution. He also meets various historical figures such as Nero, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Lord Byron. Throughout his journey, Salathiel struggles with his immortality and the burden it places on him. The novel explores themes of mortality, faith, and redemption. Croly's writing style is rich and descriptive, immersing the reader in the historical settings and characters. ""Salathiel, The Immortal: A History"" is a unique and thought-provoking work of 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.