Count Rzewuski
Channel: Dom Emisyjny Manuscriptum
Date: 2023-05-08

In 1817 Złotobrody Emir (Gold Bearded) – as he was called, Polish magnate of the most illustrious families, obsessed with oriental hot-blooded horses, abandoned his wife and rich possessions to start intrepid adventure in the area, which was the most unexplored and unfathomable. He took part in the battles against the Turks, the knowledge of horses and the local languages gave him the recognition and friendship of 13 Bedouin tribes and was amounted to the dignity of the emir: official and military commander.