The Talisman

This well-preserved beautiful hardcover is in good condition. The pages are tight, the book is tight, square, and in good condition. A dust jacket is not present. T. Nelson & Sons Ltd. was a British publishing company founded in 1832 by Thomas Nelson in Edinburgh, Scotland. It became one of the most influential publishing houses of the 19th and early 20th centuries, known for producing religious texts and classic literature. Sir Walter Scott’s The Talisman is a historical novel first published in 1825 as part of Tales of the Crusaders. Set during the Third Crusade (1189–1192), it follows the rivalry between Richard the Lionheart and other leaders, as well as a secret romance and political intrigue. The novel centers on Sir Kenneth of Scotland, who embarks on a secret mission for Richard the Lionheart. He encounters a mysterious Saracen knight, who later reveals himself to be Saladin, the great Muslim leader. Political tensions between Richard, the Templars, and other Crusader leaders play a major role in the narrative. T. Nelson & Sons was a prominent publisher of Walter Scott’s novels, as they were widely read in Victorian-era Britain. Their editions helped preserve Scott's legacy and made his works accessible to a broad audience.