The Man from Archangel, and Other Tales of Adventure: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Man from Archangel, and Other Tales of Adventure is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Doyle, Arthur Conan (1859–1930).
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"The Man from Archangel and Other Tales of Adventure" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of adventure stories written in the early 20th century. The first narrative features Bimbashi Joyce, a young officer navigating the challenges and dangers of British colonial duties in Egypt, where he encounters a mysterious stranger that sets the stage for his trials as he seeks to prove himself in a volatile environment. At the start of the first tale, "The Début of Bimbashi Joyce," readers are introduced to the backdrop of tumultuous events related to Mahdism in Sudan, revealing a landscape fraught with peril and the promise of adventure. Joyce, sent to a remote outpost in the Sahara, faces the daunting task of maintaining order and gathering intelligence as he encounters historical tensions of the region. The appearance of a lone Arab figure sets a tone of intrigue and foreboding, hinting at the complexities of this land and its people, as well as Joyce's personal journey to establish his reputation amidst the chaos.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Man from Archangel, and Other Tales of Adventure
- Author credits: Doyle, Arthur Conan (1859–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories, English
- Physicians -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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