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Frederick Burnaby

    Tento autor je známy svojou dobrodružnou povahou, vrátane služby v armáde a fascinácie lietaním v balónoch. Jeho odkaz žije ďalej, pripomínaný ako „mŕtvy plukovník“ v jednej z najslávnejších básní o britskom impériu. Jeho diela skúmajú témy cti a obete.

    On Horseback Through Asia Minor
    • On Horseback Through Asia Minor

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      Captain Burnaby, a member of the elite "Blues" regiment, embarks on a daring mission into the Anatolian interior amidst rising tensions between Russia and Turkey. His journey uncovers the complexities of the Russian threat and Turkish resistance, while also exploring the broader implications of a potential conflict between the Muslim and Christian worlds. Set against a backdrop of geopolitical strife, the narrative highlights Burnaby's unique character and the historical significance of the impending war.

      On Horseback Through Asia Minor