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""The Turkish Slave or The Dumb Dwarf of Constantinople: A Story of the Eastern World"" is a novel written by Maturin Murray Ballou and published in 1863. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Zuleika who is sold into slavery in Constantinople. She is purchased by a wealthy Turkish man named Osman Bey, who takes her as his concubine. Zuleika is eventually rescued by a group of European travelers, who take her to safety in Italy.Along the way, Zuleika meets a dwarf named Mustapha who is mute and communicates only through gestures. Mustapha becomes her loyal companion and…mehr

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""The Turkish Slave or The Dumb Dwarf of Constantinople: A Story of the Eastern World"" is a novel written by Maturin Murray Ballou and published in 1863. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Zuleika who is sold into slavery in Constantinople. She is purchased by a wealthy Turkish man named Osman Bey, who takes her as his concubine. Zuleika is eventually rescued by a group of European travelers, who take her to safety in Italy.Along the way, Zuleika meets a dwarf named Mustapha who is mute and communicates only through gestures. Mustapha becomes her loyal companion and helps her navigate the dangers of her new life. The novel explores themes of slavery, love, and cultural differences between the East and the West.Written in the 19th century, the book offers a glimpse into the attitudes and beliefs of the time. It is also notable for its depiction of the Ottoman Empire and the city of Constantinople, which was a major cultural center in the Eastern world. Overall, ""The Turkish Slave or The Dumb Dwarf of Constantinople"" is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on life in the 19th century Eastern world.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.
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