Alcon Malanzore: A Moorish Tale (1815)

Alcon Malanzore: A Moorish Tale is a novel written by Esme Steuart Erskine and published in 1815. The story is set in Spain during the 15th century and follows the life of Alcon Malanzore, a young Moorish prince who is forced to flee his homeland after it is conquered by the Christian army. Alcon and his family seek refuge in the mountains, where they encounter a group of bandits who offer to help them. However, Alcon soon discovers that the bandits are not what they seem and must fight to protect his family and regain his rightful place as prince of his people. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for power in a time of political and religious conflict. Erskine's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the Spanish landscape, as well as the customs and traditions of the Moors and Christians. Overall, Alcon Malanzore is a captivating tale of adventure and romance that offers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of Spain.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.