The Devil-Tree of El Dorado - Couverture souple

Aubrey, Frank

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1587154285 ISBN 13 : 9781587154287

Editeur : Borgo Press, 2024

Synopsis

The Devil-Tree of El Dorado, an adventure novel first published in 1897, is set in the fictional land of El Dorado in South America. The story follows the protagonist, Dr. David Haldane, who discovers a lost civilization ruled by the despot Queen Guatavita. The novel is filled with thrilling encounters, including the mysterious and deadly Devil-Tree, which plays a central role in the plot. Aubrey's work is a blend of science fiction and adventure, characteristic of the late 19th century.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Shall Roraima be handed over to Venezuela? Shall the mysterious mountain long known to scientists as foremost among the wonders of our earth—regarded by many as the greatest marvel of the world—become definitely Venezuelan territory? This is the question that hangs in the balance at the time these words are being written, that is inseparably associated—though many of the public know it not—with the dispute that has arisen about the boundaries of British Guiana. Ever since Sir Robert Schomburgk first explored the colony at the expense of the Royal Geographical Society some sixty years ago, Roraima has remained an unsolved problem of romantic and fascinating interest, as attractive to the ‘ordinary person’ as to the man of science. And to those acquainted with the wondrous possibilities that lie behind the solution of the problem,[vi] the prospect of its being handed over to a country so little worthy of the trust as is Venezuela, cannot be contemplated without feelings of disappointment and dismay.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Borgo Press
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1587154285
• ISBN 13: 9781587154287
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Hyland Fred
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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