The People of the Mist - Couverture rigide

Haggard, Sir H Rider

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1161473025 ISBN 13 : 9781161473025

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The People of the Mist is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard. The story is set in the late 16th century and follows the adventures of Leonard Outram, a young Englishman, and his friend, the Zulu warrior Umslopogaas. The two men embark on a journey to find a lost tribe known as the People of the Mist, who are said to possess a great treasure.Their journey takes them through the treacherous African jungle, where they encounter dangerous animals and hostile tribes. Along the way, they meet a beautiful woman named Olaf, who is also searching for the People of the Mist. Together, they face many challenges and obstacles, including a powerful sorcerer who seeks to prevent them from reaching their destination.As they get closer to their goal, Leonard and Umslopogaas discover that the People of the Mist are not what they seem. They are a mysterious and ancient civilization with advanced technology and knowledge. The treasure they seek is guarded by a powerful force, and only those who are pure of heart and brave enough to face the dangers can claim it.The People of the Mist is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of wealth and power. It is a classic work of literature that has captivated readers for over a century.The dwarf saluted and went. ""Ah!"" he said to himself as he waddled down the hill where he hoped to find game, ""ah! you do not fear men dead or living--overmuch; yet, Otter, it is true that you are better here in the sun, though the sun is hot, than yonder in the cave. Say, Otter, why does Baas Tom look so awful now that he is dead--he who was so gentle while yet he lived? Cheat did not look awful, only uglier. But then you killed Cheat, and the Heavens killed Baas Tom and set their own seal upon him. And what will Baas Leonard do now that his brother is dead and the Basutos have run away?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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The People of the Mist is the tale of a British adventurer seeking wealth in the wilds of Africa, finding romance, and discovering a lost race and its monstrous god. The penniless Leonard Outram attempts to redress the undeserved loss of his family estates and his fiancee by seeking his fortune in Africa. In the course of his adventures, he and his Zulu companion Otter save a young Portuguese woman, Juanna Rodd, together with her nursemaid Soa, from slavery. Leonard and Juanna are plainly attracted to each other, but prone to bickering, and their romance is impeded by the watchful and jealous Soa. The protagonists seek the legendary People of the Mist, said to possess a fabulous hoard of jewels. On finding them, they immediately become embroiled in the turbulent political affairs of the lost race, which is riven by a power-struggle between its king and the priests of its giant crocodile god. The heroic Outram can do little more than react to events. The action climaxes in a hair-raising escape by tobogganning a large flat stone down a steep glacier.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1161473025
• ISBN 13: 9781161473025
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 376
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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