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The lower portion of this stake, imbedded in the soil, was shod with iron; at its upper end there was a short crosspiece, and upon it sat, its feathers bristling, a handsome hunting-falcon, dreaming the sharp, rascally eyes covered by the opaque, transverse eyelids. The bird seemed the embodiment of perfect immobility. From the little red cap fitted to its small shapely head down to the little silver chain which fastened its leg to the crosspiece it resembled a thing carved. He never moved; not one of the little bells which adorned the collar around the birds neck gave forth a sound, and, as if drawn by hand, the short bluish shadow cast by the bird lay sharply defined upon the reddish-yellow background of sand.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book opens the door to the treacherous sands of the Central Asian steppe in the late 19th century, as the first rumblings of a clash between Russian and Central Asian forces begin to sound. The author places you among a group of Russian soldiers tasked with securing a vital water source in a region known as "Mans Perdition," a desolate wasteland so unforgiving that some believe it cursed. Within this unforgiving setting, a lone captive, a proud and formidable warrior from beyond the steppe, is brought before the Russian camp. Yet, as the conflict intensifies, both sides must confront their preconceptions about their enemy in a desperate battle for survival where water is life and humanity is tested. Delving deep into the nuances of this historical encounter, the author delivers a powerful exploration of war's impact on the individual, the complex and often contradictory nature of human conflict, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is not simply an account of a historical event; it is a meditation on the nature of war and the human condition, offering insights that resonate with timeless relevance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333402686_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Two-Legged Wolf: A RomanceIN the hot, yellow sand stood a wooden stake, painted red. The lower portion of this stake, imbedded in the soil, was shod with iron at its upper end there was a short crosspiece. N° de réf. du vendeur 2148047672
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