Salathiel V3: A Story Of The Past, The Present, And The Future (1828)

Salathiel V3: A Story Of The Past, The Present, And The Future is a novel written by George Croly and first published in 1828. The book follows the story of Salathiel, a Jewish man who is cursed with immortality after he taunts Jesus during his crucifixion. Salathiel travels through time, witnessing historical events and encountering various figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte and William Shakespeare. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different time period: the past, the present, and the future. In the first part, Salathiel recounts his experiences during the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple. In the second part, he finds himself in 19th century London, where he becomes involved in a love triangle and struggles with his immortality. The third and final part of the novel takes place in the future, where Salathiel encounters a world ravaged by war and destruction. He becomes involved in a plot to overthrow a tyrannical ruler and bring about a new era of peace and prosperity. Throughout the novel, Croly explores themes of mortality, redemption, and the human condition. The book is a unique blend of historical fiction, romance, and science fiction, and is considered a classic of its genre.In Three Volumes.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.