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 city of Baghdad during the reign of Harun Al Raschid, a powerful and influential Khalif. The main character, Geber, is a skilled alchemist who seeks to create the elixir of life, a mythical potion that grants eternal youth and immortality. Geber's quest for the elixir takes him on a journey through the streets of Baghdad, where he encounters danger, betrayal, and love. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including the Khalif himself, who shape his destiny and test his resolve. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in medieval Baghdad, with its bustling markets, opulent palaces, and political intrigue. It is a tale of ambition, friendship, and the search for eternal life, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in Islamic history.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.