Coelho, Paulo <br/><br/>
The alchemist/ 
Paulo Coelho, Translated by Alan R. Clarke 
 - New York, NY :  HarperCollins Publishers,   c1993. 
 - 182 pages;  17 cm. 
<br/><br/> The Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of discovering a treasure hidden near the Egyptian pyramids. Encouraged by a mysterious king named Melchizedek, Santiago sells his flock and begins a journey in search of his Personal Legend—his true purpose in life.<br/><br/>Along the way, he encounters various mentors and guides, including a crystal merchant, an Englishman studying alchemy, and a powerful alchemist in the desert. Through trials and self-discovery, Santiago learns that true treasure lies not in material wealth but in following one's heart, listening to omens, and understanding the interconnectedness of all things. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780062355300 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label>--Fiction--Shepherds<br/>Self-realization--Fiction<br/>Alchemy--Fiction<br/>Spiritual life--Fiction
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>FIC C672 1993