The Serpent Charmer (1879)

The Serpent Charmer is a novel written by Louis Rousselet and published in 1879. The story is set in India and revolves around the adventures of a young Frenchman named Paul d'Aspremont who travels to India in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters including a beautiful dancer named Zuleika, a wise old sage named Ram Lal, and a dangerous bandit named Jowala Singh.As Paul becomes more immersed in Indian culture, he becomes fascinated by the art of snake charming and begins to learn the secrets of the trade from Ram Lal. However, his newfound skills attract the attention of Jowala Singh, who sees Paul as a threat to his own power and sets out to destroy him.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that takes readers on a journey through the exotic and mysterious world of India. It explores themes of cultural difference, power struggles, and the search for identity and meaning. With its vivid descriptions of Indian landscapes and customs, The Serpent Charmer is a captivating read that transports readers to another time and place.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.