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A bold and spirited reimagining of the myth of Odysseus, The
World's Desire begins with Odysseus utterly alone. His kingdom of
Ithaca is an empty, abandoned wasteland. His beloved wife Penelope
is dead and his patron goddess Athena has forsaken him. The famous
wanderer is without kin and without purpose on an island he no
longer knows. But then Aphrodite visits Odysseus and sends him on a
quest to find the world's desire, the face that launched a thousand
ships: the woman he once knew as Helen of Troy. Armed with his
legendary bow, Odysseus's final journey takes him to a court riven
by murderous factions, ruled by a queen who is haunted by dreams of
Odysseus's face. . .
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
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quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard is best known for his adventure novels,
especially King Solomon's Mines and She. Born in England, he
emigrated to South Africa briefly, before returning to seek a legal
career. He eventually became one of the most popular British
authors of all time. Written in 1895, Joan Haste is a romance, but
has enough action to satisfy any of Haggard's fans.
When Eve Clattering-known as Red Eve because she always dresses in
red--is betrothed to Sir Edmund Acour, Count of Noyon, it goes
against her will and her every instinct. Rumors of Sir Edmund's
treachery have reached her ears, and she suspects may be planning
to seize the throne of England. Hugh de Cressi, Eve's true love,
must rise above his station, help save the king . . . and win Red
Eve for his own!
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Jess (Paperback)
H. Rider Haggard
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R358
Discovery Miles 3 580
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Montezuma's Daughter (Paperback)
H. Rider Haggard; Selected by John Gregory Betancourt
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R451
R373
Discovery Miles 3 730
Save R78 (17%)
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The strange adventures and escapes of Thomas Wingfield, half
English and half Spanish, in the years after Cortes's conquest of
Mexico.
Originally published in 1890, The World's Desire follows a
wandering man's odyssey as he discovers the traumatic fate of his
loved ones and native land. He is forced to embark on a new
adventure led by the old gods. The story centers the fabled hero of
Ithaca, Odysseus, as he returns from his latest trek. Instead of
finding his wife and son, he's blindsided by a natural disaster
including a deadly plague. His former home is in shambles and his
wife Penelope is a casualty. Odysseus is overcome by grief and
inspired to reconnect with his old love, Helen of Troy. Set in
Ancient Egypt, Odysseus becomes embroiled in the local politics and
personal relationships of its most powerful people. The World's
Desire is a vibrant adventure fantasy inspired by classic Greek
mythology. Co-written by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang, it
delivers a high-stakes tale of tragedy and triumph. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The World's Desire is both modern and readable.
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She (Paperback)
H. Rider Haggard; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R274
Discovery Miles 2 740
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She (1887), an intoxicating mix of adventure, fantasy, and romance,
is an underappreciated classic of English literature. Among his
most successful works, She -which was inspired by Haggard's
experience living in South Africa-helped the author establish his
reputation as a leading writer of his generation and an invaluable
pioneer of the lost world genre of fantasy fiction. Horace Holly, a
young Cambridge professor, receives an unexpected opportunity from
an older colleague: in exchange for knowledge about an ancient
secret, Holly must agree to become the caretaker of Vincey's son in
the event of his untimely death. Cautious yet intrigued, Holly
accepts, and is presented with a locked metal box and a set of
cryptic instructions. The next day, Vincey dies, leaving the young
Leo as his ward. Unable to open the box until Leo has turned 25,
Holly settles into his career and duties as a father until the time
is right. Years later, they open it to discover the Sherd of
Amenartas, confirming Vincey's story and inspiring them to journey
to the heart of Africa. There, they fall captive to the Amahagger
tribe, a lost people ruled by a powerful, divine queen. Soon, they
are brought to a subterranean palace in the ruined city of Kor,
where She-who-must-be-obeyed awaits. To read H. Rider Haggard's She
is to enter a universe that could only be imagined by one of the
greatest adventure writers of all time-at the height of his
literary powers, no less. Published in book form in after being
serialized in The Graphic, a British weekly magazine, She is an
epic of high fantasy that sheds light on how the intricacies of
empire circulated in the popular imagination of British subjects
during the reign of Queen Victoria. For the modern reader, it is
both a finely written tale of action and discovery, and a document
of a world that is far from lost. Stories such as Haggard's serve
as reminders that we are never as far as we think from the sins of
the past, that these "mysterious" and "exotic" lands of myth and
adventure not only existed long before European conquest, but
survive to this day in its shadow. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new edition of H.
Rider Haggard's She is a classic of English literature reimagined
for modern readers.
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Allan's Wife (Paperback)
H. Rider Haggard; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R167
Discovery Miles 1 670
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When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his
heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire,
they become quick friends. However, when Stella's mother leaves her
daughter and husband for a new life, Stella's father is so ashamed
that he moves them away into the wilderness. Upset, but too young
to contest it, Stella and Allan move on and lose touch. Growing up
in both England and South Africa, Allan experiences a myriad of
adventures, including duel witch doctors, challenging hunts, and
tragic deaths. One day, after a serious accident leaves Allan badly
wounded, he and Stella are serendipitously reunited. Able to return
the favor from childhood, Stella saves Allan, nursing him back to
health and fostering a new relationship. Unwilling to lose touch
again, Allan and Stella stay together, their relationship evolving
and adapting as they grow together and go on adventures. However,
as they remain in a region of unpredictable danger, the couple's
life and relationship are tested by fate, causing conflicts bigger
than anything they had ever faced before. The origins and backstory
of H. Rider Haggard's reoccurring character, Allan Quatermain, is
explored and revealed in Allan's Wife. Elaborating on details
mentioned in other novels featuring Quatermain, Allan's Wife
explores Quatermain's early life, the fate of his parents, and the
love story between he and Stella. Featuring heart-pounding action,
sweet sentiment, and wonderful adventures, Allan's Wife is a
compelling work of short fiction. Written in imaginative and simple
prose, this H. Rider Haggard novel is accessible to all ages. First
published in 1889, Allan's Wife has remained fresh and exciting,
appealing to readers' sense of adventure and sentiment. This
edition of Allan's Wife by H. Rider Haggard features a striking new
cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and
readable. With these accommodations, Allan's Wife caters to a
contemporary audience while preserving the original innovation and
adventure of H. Rider Haggard's work.
H. Rider Haggard's Benita, An African Romance portrays a strong and
brave protagonist as she embarks on a classic adventure. Set in
Africa during the early 19th century, Benita, An African Romance
features hidden temples, lost treasure, shipwrecks, reincarnations,
run-ins with natives, and ghosts. With the fusion of adventure,
romance, and supernatural genres, Benita, An African Romance is
gripping from start to finish. Benita Clifford grew up in England,
away from the father that her mother refused to marry due to his
struggle with addiction. Benita's happy life in England comes to an
end, however, when her mother tragically passes away, prompting
Benita to move back to Africa per her father's request. Benita's
adventure starts long before she sets foot on African land, as she
encounters the turbulent sea and becomes enamored by a man named
Robert Seymour. As the journey continues, Benita and Seymour grow
closer, but their young relationship is threatened by a force of
nature. Benita arrives in Africa shaken, but ready to start anew.
When she hears of a quest for lost Portuguese treasure, Benita is
eager to join the adventure with her father and his partner. As
they trek through land unknown, Benita and the expedition group
brave countless challenges, including hostile native groups,
shocking discoveries, dangerous environments, and a mysterious
seventeenth century ghost. This edition of Benita, An African
Romance by H. Rider Haggard features an eye-catching new cover and
professional design which makes it both modern and readable. With
these accommodations, Benita, An African Romance caters to a
contemporary audience while preserving the original mastery and
adventure of H. Rider Haggard's work.
I am going to tell the strangest story that I remember. It may seem
a queer thing to say, especially considering that there is no woman
in it -- except Foulata. Stop, though! there is Gagaoola, if she
was a woman, and not a fiend. But she was a hundred at least, and
therefore not marriageable, so I don't count her. At any rate, I
can safely say that there is not a _petticoat_ in the whole
history.
An Englishman goes to Africa to seek his fortune -- and finds more
than his share of excitement, winding up in a remote land, rescuing
a beautiful woman, and ultimately finding himself. One of Haggard's
very best adventure novels.
This short story collection includes: "Smith and the Pharaohs,"
"Magepa the Buck," "The Blue Curtains," "Little Flower," "Only a
Dream," and "Barbara Who Came Back."
Classic fantasy novel of love and reincarnation.
This book, although it can be read as a separate story, is the
third of the trilogy of which "Marie" and "Child of Storm" are the
first two parts. It narrates, through the mouth of Allan
Quatermain, the consummation of the vengeance of the wizard Zikali,
alias The Opener of Roads, or
"The-Thing-that-should-never-have-been-born," upon the royal Zulu
House of which Senzangacona was the founder and Cetewayo, our enemy
in the war of 1879, the last representative who ruled as a king.
Although, of course, much is added for the purposes of romance, the
main facts of history have been adhered to with some faithfulness.
This collection of short stories includes three which feature Allan
Quatermain, the hero of King Solomon's Mines and other classic
novels (Long Odds, Hunter Quatermain's Story, and A Tale of Three
Lions) as well as two bonus stories (The Mahatma and the Hare,
Black Heart and White Heart).
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