When a stalled English world faces a sudden horse-led revolt, a voyage to the Antipodes becomes more than a journey—it’s a rebuilding of civilization.
This early science‑fiction adventure imagines a world where horses and their Houyhnhnm allies plan a sweeping rebellion to free themselves from human rule. Led by a noble prince, the plot follows secret jockeys, ambitious nobles, and a tense fleet as they weigh strategy, loyalty, and the cost of freedom. With vivid battle scenes and a strategic look at how societies hinge on the work of animals, the story blends political intrigue with a speculative history of a shaken United Kingdom.
- A carefully drawn cast, from a compassionate heroine to calculating rivals, moves the action from stables to high seas.
- Strategic planning scenes reveal the mechanics of a large-scale revolt and the human cost of social upheaval.
- Tense naval chapters explore leadership, duty, and the fate of a nation adrift.
- A nuanced look at loyalty, power, and the promise—and peril—of radical change.
Ideal for readers of classic adventure fiction and speculative histories where animal characters drive a grand, transformative narrative.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1726, chronicles the journey of Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who finds himself on an extraordinary adventure. Upon being shipwrecked, Gulliver is washed ashore on an island inhabited by a race of tiny people he calls Lilliputians. Gulliver's interactions with these diminutive beings explore the themes of power, politics, and the nature of humanity. As a satire of early 18th-century English society, this book offers a unique and thought-provoking lens through which to examine human nature and the absurdity of societal norms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331389361_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331389361
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