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High adventure on the roof of the world
At the age of sixteen British author Talbot Mundy (William
Lancaster Gribbon) ran away from home and travelled extensively
through India, Africa, the Middle East and the Orient-an experience
that stood him in good stead as he later crafted his bestselling
novels. During this time he made his living as a petty criminal and
confidence trickster. By the time he was twenty nine he had changed
his name to Talbot Mundy, was living in the United States of
America and had embarked on a writing career. He was well known as
an author of novels with recurring characters and among his best
known creations are Tros of Samothrace, Jimgrim and the principal
character of the two novels in this Leonaur two-in-one
edition-Lobsang Pun. 'The Most Reverend Lobsang Pun, ' known to all
as 'Old Ugly Faces, ' is a mystical monk of venerable age, who
lives in Tibet, a magical land of forbidden places and secret
mountain fastnesses. 'The Thunder Dragon's Gate, ' the first novel
here, is a high-spirited tale of heroic adventure featuring Tom
Grayne and an audience pleasing fantastical creature or two for
good measure. In 'Old Ugly Face, ' also featuring Tom Grayne, the
Dalai Lama has died and the traditional search to find the new
incarnation has begun, but Lobsang Pun intends to influence events
in the interests of cosmic balance and world sanity. These high
ideals are, of course, wrapped up in an absorbing story of love,
jealousy, international intrigue, treachery, adversity and
daring-do. This is an excellent opportunity for collectors to
possess both Lobsang Pun novels in one substantial special
edition.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
"Oh, my God, no!" the Baganda answered, trembling. "Hand me over to
the bwana collector! He will put me in jail. I am not afraid of
British jail! It will not be for long! The English do not punish as
the Germans do! You dare not assault me! You dare not torture me!
You must hand me over to the bwana collector to be tried in court
of law. Nothing else is permissible! I shall receive short
sentence, that is all, with reprieve after two-thirds time on
account of good conduct!"
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The Nine Unknown (Paperback)
Talbot Mundy; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R338
R285
Discovery Miles 2 850
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First established by an ancient emperor, The Nine Unknown is a
secret society of men founded to protect knowledge that would be a
danger to the human race should it fall into the wrong hands.
Entrusted with guarding the existing knowledge as well the pursuit
of new understandings of science, religion, philosophy, and other
impactful subjects. Set in 20th century India, The Nine Unknown
follow the secret society as they are forced to face additional
challenges tied to their sacred mission. A cult of Kali worshippers
has emerged, confusing people with their fake wisdom and claiming
to be something they are not. While the members of the Nine Unknown
fight against these false idols, another threat to their mission
arises-Father Cyprian, a priest, who has obtained the secrets of
The Nine, and seeks to destroy them in order appease his views of
Christian piety. Originally published in 1923, Talbot Mundy's The
Nine Unknown is an adventure of ancient mystery and conspiracy.
Written with evocative prose, The Nine Unknown is captivating and
thrilling. Featuring a narrative of secret societies, thrilling
action, and thought-provoking theories, The Nine Unknown explores
themes and topics still relevant and intriguing to contemporary
audiences. This edition of The Nine Unknown by Talbot Mundy now
features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font
that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this
edition of The Nine Unknown creates an accessible and pleasant
reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the
original action and adventure of Talbot Mundy's work.
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The Lion of Petra
Talbot Mundy
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R442
Discovery Miles 4 420
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The Nine Unknown (Hardcover)
Talbot Mundy; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R580
R478
Discovery Miles 4 780
Save R102 (18%)
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First established by an ancient emperor, The Nine Unknown is a
secret society of men founded to protect knowledge that would be a
danger to the human race should it fall into the wrong hands.
Entrusted with guarding the existing knowledge as well the pursuit
of new understandings of science, religion, philosophy, and other
impactful subjects. Set in 20th century India, The Nine Unknown
follow the secret society as they are forced to face additional
challenges tied to their sacred mission. A cult of Kali worshippers
has emerged, confusing people with their fake wisdom and claiming
to be something they are not. While the members of the Nine Unknown
fight against these false idols, another threat to their mission
arises—Father Cyprian, a priest, who has obtained the secrets of
The Nine, and seeks to destroy them in order appease his views of
Christian piety. Originally published in 1923, Talbot Mundy’s The
Nine Unknown is an adventure of ancient mystery and conspiracy.
Written with evocative prose, The Nine Unknown is captivating and
thrilling. Featuring a narrative of secret societies, thrilling
action, and thought-provoking theories, The Nine Unknown explores
themes and topics still relevant and intriguing to contemporary
audiences. This edition of The Nine Unknown by Talbot Mundy now
features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font
that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this
edition of The Nine Unknown creates an accessible and pleasant
reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the
original action and adventure of Talbot Mundy’s work.
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Affair in Araby
Talbot Mundy
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R525
Discovery Miles 5 250
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