Geber a Tale of the Reign of Harun Al Raschid Khalif of Baghdad

""Geber: A Tale of the Reign of Harun Al Raschid Khalif of Baghdad"" is a historical fiction novel written by Kate A. Benton. The story is set in the 8th century during the reign of Harun Al Raschid, the Khalif of Baghdad. The book follows the life of Geber, a young man who dreams of becoming a great alchemist. Geber's journey takes him to the court of the Khalif, where he meets and befriends the famous alchemist, Jabir ibn Hayyan. Together, they embark on a quest to find the Philosopher's Stone, a mythical substance that can turn base metals into gold and grant eternal life. Along the way, Geber faces many challenges, including betrayal, danger, and the wrath of the Khalif's enemies. The novel offers a glimpse into the world of medieval Islam, with its rich culture, science, and philosophy. It also explores themes such as friendship, ambition, and the search for knowledge. Overall, ""Geber"" is a captivating tale that blends history, adventure, and mystery, and is sure to appeal to readers of all ages.1900. Benton's historical novel begins: The traveler of today who visits the dirty, straggling, little town of Tersous on the Cydnus, finds little to remind his imagination that this is the Tarsus of the apostle Paul, one of the famous marts of the world, an ancient center of learning and culture only rivaled by Alexandria or later by Baghdad; a city considered worthy of a visit by the luxury-loving Cleopatra and the enchained Marc Antony, in a gilded galley with sails of purple silk and oars of silver. He will scarcely now find the footprint of winged Pegasus on the first slopes of bold Taurus, and no one will tell him that only here could Apollo's sacred sword be cleansed in the cold, swift waters of the Cydnus.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.