The Cossack Ambassador: A Tale of Excitement and Adventure

Langue : anglais

Edité par Dnipro Publishers, Kiev [Kyiv], 1985

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Scarce hardcover, 488 pages, b&w illustrations in text, pictorial endpapers, NOT ex-library. No ISBN. Translated from the Ukrainian. Clean untanned interior with unmarked text and secure binding; owner's name on the title page. A short crease to upper outer corners. Gently age-toned outer page edges. Sturdy vinyl boards show handling scratches. Issued without a dust jacket. -- This is a riveting historical adventure that transports readers to the turbulent world of the 17th-century Zaporozhian Cossacks. Originally written in Ukrainian by Volodymyr Malyk (real name Sychenko, 1921-1998), a celebrated author of historical fiction often compared to Dumas or Sienkiewicz, this novel is the first installment of The Cossack Tetralogy - long beloved in Ukraine and a staple of school curriculums. Set against the backdrop of the Russo-Turkish wars of the 1670s and 1680s, the story follows Arsen Zvenyhora, a charismatic young Cossack scout inspired by a real-life emissary sent by the legendary Otaman Ivan Sirko. Fluent in Turkish and fearless in combat, Arsen embarks on a perilous mission to infiltrate the Ottoman world, rescue Sirko's brother from captivity, and uncover plans for an impending invasion. What distinguishes The Cossack Ambassador is its masterful blend of gritty action, high-stakes espionage, and immersive cultural detail. From daring escapes aboard Turkish galleys to covert reconnaissance near Varna and tense diplomacy in Ottoman palaces, each chapter brims with danger, drama, and atmosphere. Arsen's odyssey through marshes, battlefields, and the courts of sultans underscores both the brutality and nobility of his time. A vivid portrait of 17th-century Eastern Europe unfolds as readers are immersed in daily Cossack life: the politics of the Sich, folk rituals, and the unyielding struggle for freedom and identity. Malyk's prose captures the heroism and hardship of these frontier warriors while providing an accessible introduction to Ukrainian history and culture. For fans of epic historical adventures - such as Sharpe, The Three Musketeers, or The Black Company - this novel offers a fresh and compelling perspective from Sloboda Ukraine and the steppes of the Black Sea. It delivers swashbuckling thrills and illuminates an underexplored chapter of European history. A classic of Eastern courage, espionage, and romance - The Cossack Ambassador is essential reading for anyone seeking adventurous and historically rich storytelling. -- Contents: Book One: The Confidential Agent -- Part One -- The Road of Tears; On the Banks of the Kizil-Irmak; The Mud Flow; Mustafa the Blackbeard; The Storm; -- Part Two -- The Fisherman's Cabin; Chernavoda; Safar-Bey; Nenko; Captive Again; Book Two: The Sultan's Decree -- Part One -- The Galley; Mother and Son; The Sultan's Decree; -- Part Two -- Chornobai Again; More Unexpected Encounters; The Cossacks' Answer; Chihirin; Back Home; The Final Stroke -- "The Cossack Tetralogy" by V. Malik has become a cornerstone of Ukrainian historical fiction. The series is highly regarded for its portrayal of Cossack valor and its contribution to the preservation of Ukrainian history and folklore. These novels are often recommended reading in Ukrainian schools and have inspired generations with their tales of adventure and patriotism.…

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre
The Cossack Ambassador: A Tale of Excitement and Adventure
Auteur
Volodimir Malik; Volodymyr Malyk
Éditeur
Dnipro Publishers, Kiev [Kyiv]
Année de publication
1985
État de l'article
Good
Reliure
Hardcover
Langue
anglais

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