The Blue Banner Or The Adventures Of A Mussulman, A Christian, And A Pagan: In The Time Of The Crusades And Mongol Conquest (1878)

The Blue Banner is a historical fiction novel written by Leon Cahun in 1878. The story is set in the time of the Crusades and the Mongol Conquest, and follows the adventures of three characters: a Mussulman, a Christian, and a Pagan. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on the story of one of the characters.The Mussulman is a young man named Abdallah, who is taken prisoner during the Crusades and sold into slavery. He eventually escapes and joins the Muslim army, fighting against the Christian invaders. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a Christian woman named Isabelle, who becomes his companion on his journey.The Christian is a knight named Bertrand, who is also taken prisoner during the Crusades. He is eventually freed and joins the Christian army, fighting against the Muslims. He too meets and falls in love with Isabelle, creating a love triangle between the three main characters.The Pagan is a Mongol warrior named Temujin, who is traveling through the Middle East on a mission to conquer new lands. He meets Abdallah and Bertrand, and the three men form an unlikely alliance as they journey together.Throughout the novel, the characters face many challenges and obstacles, including battles, betrayals, and cultural differences. The Blue Banner is a tale of adventure, romance, and friendship set against the backdrop of a tumultuous time in history.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.