Calaf V1: A Persian Tale (1798)

Calaf V1: A Persian Tale is a novel written by Margaret Holford and first published in 1798. The story is set in ancient Persia and follows the adventures of a young prince named Calaf, who sets out on a journey to find his true love, the Princess of Samarcand. Along the way, he encounters a variety of obstacles and challenges, including battles with fierce beasts, treacherous villains, and the wrath of the gods. Through it all, Calaf remains steadfast in his quest, driven by his love for the Princess and his determination to prove himself worthy of her hand in marriage. The novel is a classic example of the romantic adventure genre, filled with exotic settings, daring deeds, and colorful characters. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of early 19th-century literature and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.In Two Volumes.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.