Prince Schamyl’s Wooing: A Story of the Caucasus-Russo-Turkish War (1892)

Prince Schamyl's Wooing is a novel written by Richard Henry Savage and published in 1892. The story is set against the backdrop of the Caucasus-Russo-Turkish War, and follows the romantic pursuits of the titular character, Prince Schamyl. Prince Schamyl is a young and handsome prince who is deeply in love with a beautiful woman named Zuleika. However, Zuleika is already engaged to another man, and Schamyl must navigate the complex social and political landscape of the Caucasus in order to win her heart. As the war rages on, Schamyl becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the Russian forces occupying his homeland. Along the way, he must confront his own personal demons and navigate treacherous alliances in order to achieve his goals. Savage's novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and political intrigue. It offers a vivid portrait of life in the Caucasus during a turbulent period of history, and is sure to captivate readers with its gripping plot and memorable characters.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.