Winds Of The World

Winds of the World is a novel by Talbot Mundy that follows the adventures of Captain Michael Fury, a British naval officer, as he travels around the world in search of treasure and excitement. The story takes place in the early 20th century and spans several continents, including Africa, Asia, and South America.As Fury navigates through dangerous waters and treacherous terrain, he encounters a variety of characters, including pirates, smugglers, and spies. He also meets a beautiful woman named Rosamund, who becomes his companion and confidante on his journey.Throughout the book, Fury must use his wits and his courage to overcome numerous obstacles and challenges. He faces fierce storms, hostile natives, and rival treasure hunters, all while trying to uncover the secrets of a legendary lost city.Winds of the World is a thrilling adventure story that is full of action, suspense, and intrigue. It is a classic tale of exploration and discovery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.It is ever a mystery to them how she knows all that is going on in Delhi, and in India, and in the greater outer world, although they themselves bring her information that no government could ever suck out of the silent hills. They know where she keeps her cobras--where the strong-box is, in which her jewels lie crowded--who run her errands--and some of her past history, for not even a mongoose is more inquisitive than a man born in the hills, and Yasmini has many maids. But none--not even her favorite, most confidential maids--know what is in the little room that she reaches down a private flight of stairs that have a steel door at the top.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.