In the Desert Paperback - 2005

In the Desert is a novel written by Georg Ebers, originally published in German in 1875. The story is set in Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Rameses II and follows the life of a young Egyptian named Hatasu who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of a crime. Hatasu ends up living in the desert with a group of Bedouin tribesmen, where he learns to survive in the harsh environment and becomes a skilled warrior. As Hatasu adapts to his new life, he also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Nefert, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, their love is forbidden as they come from different social classes. Hatasu must navigate his feelings for Nefert while also dealing with the challenges of living in the desert and the constant threat of attack from enemy tribes. The novel is a tale of adventure, romance, and survival, set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt. Ebers' vivid descriptions of the desert landscape and the customs of the Bedouin people make for a captivating read, and the themes of love and social class add depth to the story. Overall, In the Desert is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers today.1900. The book begins: Three weeks had passed since young Professor Peter Hartwang had mounted a camel, and now, on the Sinai Peninsula, he had at last found traces of the person whom he had gone to meet. To gain time for this journey to the East, he had closed the winter term earlier than usual, though it was by no means with a light heart, for the chirurgical department of the great hospital whose head he was could ill dispense with his services. Since its management had been entrusted to his care, he had not left, even for a single week, the great university where he taught. If any one took a serious view of science and professional duty, it was he; yet the claims of the heart also asserted their rights in his broad breast.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.