Colonel Ingham’s Visit To Sybaris

By Edward Everett Hale

Book Overview

Colonel Ingham's Visit to Sybari is a novel written by Edward Everett Hale in 1869. The story is set in Sybari, a fictional city in Italy, and follows the adventures of Colonel Ralph Ingham, an American soldier who travels to Europe to investigate the death of his brother, who was killed while fighting in the Italian army. Upon arriving in Sybari, Colonel Ingham is introduced to a cast of characters, including the wealthy and powerful Duke of Montefeltro, the beautiful and enigmatic Countess di Miraflores, and the cunning and manipulative Baron de la Roche. As he delves deeper into the mystery of his brother's death, Colonel Ingham becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue, romantic entanglements, and dangerous alliances.Throughout the novel, Hale explores themes of honor, loyalty, and duty, as well as the complex relationships between individuals and society. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of Italian culture and society in the 19th century, as well as its engaging characters and intricate plot. Overall, Colonel Ingham's Visit to Sybari is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that is sure to captivate readers with its blend of historical detail, romance, and suspense.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: 1436809169
• ISBN13: 9781436809160
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"