Prince Schamyl’s Wooing: A Story of the Caucasus-Russo-Turkish War (1892)

Prince Schamyl's Wooing is a historical novel written by Richard Henry Savage in 1892. The story is set during the Caucasus-Russo-Turkish War and follows the life of Prince Schamyl, a young and ambitious leader of the Circassian people. As the war rages on, Prince Schamyl finds himself torn between his duty to his people and his love for a beautiful Russian princess named Olga. Their relationship is complicated by the ongoing conflict between their respective nations, as well as the political ambitions of those around them. Throughout the novel, Savage weaves a tale of love, war, and political intrigue, painting a vivid picture of the complex and often brutal history of the Caucasus region. The book is a gripping and engaging read, offering a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of world 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.