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George Mouradian has been able to do it again with his new book that he just had published. NEVER TO DIE: A Historical Novel of Armenia and the Quest for Noah’s Ark is a two-part story about the history of Armenia from her ancient times to the Soviet period. The book also includes the exploits of an Armenian/American who joins a French archaeological team looking for Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat. Mouradian has caught all the important periods of Armenian history from her earliest beginnings at Metsamor, Vardenis, and Gegham through the Urartian period, her early kings, through to the modern era. The alternating chapters cover the adventures of the Armenian/ American in his relationship with the Frenchmen, Turks, and a young Armenian girl.
The historical chapters provide details of ancient Armenia, the establishment and growth of Urartu and her relationship with Hayasa, the growth of the Armenian nation and her association with Alexander the Great, the resplendence of Tigranes the Great, the introduction of Christianity and Tridates the Great, St. Mesrop Masdots and the invention of the Armenian alphabet, Vartan Mamigonian and the Vartanatz, the Arab invasions, the Rubenian Dynasty and the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, the Turkish invasions, the Armenian Question and formation of political parties, the Genocide and World War I, and a visit to Soviet Armenia. The lengthy text is easy to read and rather interesting. It’s all here in attention-grabbing narration.
The modern intervals entail the trials and tribulation of the Armenian/American who contributes significantly to the success of the expedition, but has some serious encounters with a Turkish major who is also a member of the team. The story covers the problems that the team has on the slopes of the mountain; the involvement the Armenian/American has with a young Armenian girl who happened to be visiting her aged uncle in Dogubayazit, a village on the southern fringe of the mountain; the deep discussions with the French leader’s wife on the difference in cultures between the Armenians and other nationalities; and the discovery of one of Tigranes’ gold coins.
The book is self-encompassing. Readers will love the book if they are interested in history. Mouradian was able to present the sections in an easy and engaging format. If readers are not history enthusiasts, they should find the modern sections not only interesting but also entertaining. Mouradian’s main character gets heavily involved with the Armenian girl and his discussions with the major get close to the point of belligerence. Readers should find the meetings intriguing.
Mouradian authored, Armenian InfoText, a best selling mini-encyclopedia on Armenian history, momentous events, personalities, and culture, nine years ago. The small encyclopedia was well received by not only the Armenian community but also by odars and persons worldwide. It is expected that NEVER TO DIE will do as well. The book can be purchased directly from Mouradian at 4489 Marcello Drive, Commerce Twp., MI 48382, or can be order via the telephone number 248-684-5651. The cost of the book is $21.00 plus $3.50 shipping and handling.
The historical chapters provide details of ancient Armenia, the establishment and growth of Urartu and her relationship with Hayasa, the growth of the Armenian nation and her association with Alexander the Great, the resplendence of Tigranes the Great, the introduction of Christianity and Tridates the Great, St. Mesrop Masdots and the invention of the Armenian alphabet, Vartan Mamigonian and the Vartanatz, the Arab invasions, the Rubenian Dynasty and the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, the Turkish invasions, the Armenian Question and formation of political parties, the Genocide and World War I, and a visit to Soviet Armenia. The lengthy text is easy to read and rather interesting. It’s all here in attention-grabbing narration.
The modern intervals entail the trials and tribulation of the Armenian/American who contributes significantly to the success of the expedition, but has some serious encounters with a Turkish major who is also a member of the team. The story covers the problems that the team has on the slopes of the mountain; the involvement the Armenian/American has with a young Armenian girl who happened to be visiting her aged uncle in Dogubayazit, a village on the southern fringe of the mountain; the deep discussions with the French leader’s wife on the difference in cultures between the Armenians and other nationalities; and the discovery of one of Tigranes’ gold coins.
The book is self-encompassing. Readers will love the book if they are interested in history. Mouradian was able to present the sections in an easy and engaging format. If readers are not history enthusiasts, they should find the modern sections not only interesting but also entertaining. Mouradian’s main character gets heavily involved with the Armenian girl and his discussions with the major get close to the point of belligerence. Readers should find the meetings intriguing.
Mouradian authored, Armenian InfoText, a best selling mini-encyclopedia on Armenian history, momentous events, personalities, and culture, nine years ago. The small encyclopedia was well received by not only the Armenian community but also by odars and persons worldwide. It is expected that NEVER TO DIE will do as well. The book can be purchased directly from Mouradian at 4489 Marcello Drive, Commerce Twp., MI 48382, or can be order via the telephone number 248-684-5651. The cost of the book is $21.00 plus $3.50 shipping and handling.