An adventure novel from 1900 set during the Egyptian revolt. It follows a hero through danger, pursuit, and escape in Alexandria and Cairo, amid a land in upheaval. For listeners who enjoy vintage adventure fiction with a historical backdrop.
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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).
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Opening of the book
UNDER THE REBEL'S REIGN
A STORY OF EGYPTIAN
REVOLT
BY
CHARLES NEUFELD
ILLUSD BY CHAS SHELDON
Under the Rebels Reign
Copyright 1900 Charles Neufeld
"His eyes rested on the motionless figure of an Arab standing in the centre of the room."
"His eyes rested on the motionless figure of an Arab standing in the centre of the room."
CONTENTS
CHAP.
I.
A QUARREL AND A FIGHT
II.
DOWN THE DANUBE
III.
A SURPRISE AND A
REVELATION
IV.
THE PARTING OF
FRIENDS
V.
HELMAR TO THE RESCUE
VI.
A TIGHT CORNER
VII.
A GOOD SAMARITAN
VIII.
AN ENCOUNTER ON THE
NILE
IX. THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA X. THE MEETING OF FRIENDS XI. A MYSTERIOUS MESSENGER XII. THE NEW OCCUPATION XIII. HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL XIV. THE REGIMENTAL COOK XV. ON PATROL XVI. WE MEET AGAIN XVII. HAKESH THE PRIEST XVIII. BEHIND PRISON BARS XIX. THE ESCAPE XX. ARABI PASHA XXI. TO CAIRO AGAIN XXII. HORROR XXIII. IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES XIV. A FRIEND INDEED XV. NAOUM PLANS XVI. A DASH FOR LIBERTY XVII. ACROSS THE DESERT XVIII. MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN XIX. TO DEATH OR GLORY XXX. CAIRO SAVED AND HELMAR'S REWARD LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
"His eyes rested on the motionless figure of an Arab standing in the centre of the room" The Duel A visit to the Pyramids Camping on the banks of the Danube Type of Egyptian The accident on the Danube As the leader made an attempt to get over the bough, Helmar swung his heavy club at him Helmar in Alexandria Type of gipsy The man-hunt in the slums of Cairo A pair of pistols The capture of the spy "Just as a hideous black wretch rushed at him, he fired point-blank" A Good Samaritan On the look-out "Presently the firing re-commenced, and Naoum gave orders to attack" Helmar seeking shelter for the night View of the city In the Consul's office An Egyptian water-carrier A hot pursuit "Trapped, by Heavens!" shouted Helmar A patriarch Watching the looters Sword and Fez The task accomplished "At last the gun reached the top" Helmar and the cook Death of Brian
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