A Balkan Freebooter: Being The True Exploits Of The Serbian Outlaw And Comitaj Petko Moritch

By Jan Gordon

Book Overview

""A Balkan Freebooter"" is a non-fiction book that recounts the true adventures of Petko Moritch, a Serbian outlaw and comitaj. The author, Jan Gordon, provides a detailed account of Moritch's life, from his early days as a bandit to his eventual transformation into a heroic figure in the eyes of the Serbian people. The book delves into the political and social climate of the Balkans during the late 19th and early 20th century, as well as the struggles of the Serbian people against Ottoman rule. The narrative is full of action, intrigue, and suspense, as Moritch navigates through the dangerous world of Balkan politics and warfare. The author's vivid descriptions of the landscape and people of the region add depth and richness to the story. Overall, ""A Balkan Freebooter"" is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in Balkan history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428658262
• ISBN13: 9781428658264
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"