The Weavers

The Weavers: A Tale of England and Egypt of Fifty Years Ago V1 is a novel written by Gilbert Parker. The book is part of a collection of works by the author and tells the story of two weavers, one from England and the other from Egypt, whose lives become intertwined in the late 19th century. The novel explores themes of cultural differences, love, and the impact of colonialism on both countries. The first volume of the book follows the English weaver, John Fenton, as he travels to Egypt to learn about the weaving trade. He falls in love with an Egyptian woman named Zaida, but their relationship is complicated by the societal norms of the time. The book offers a vivid portrayal of life in both England and Egypt during the period and provides insight into the challenges faced by individuals from different cultures. Overall, The Weavers is a captivating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the intersection of culture and love.1913. Part Fifteen of Eighteen Volumes. Contains Volume I of this work. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. The Weavers is based on the author's travels to Egypt and is set in the last days of Ismail Pasha. The novel represents a wider outlook of life, closer understanding of the problems which perplex society, and a clearer view of the verities than any previous book written by the author. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.