The Ivory Child

H. Rider Haggard

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The story follows the exploits of Allan Quatermain, the famous explorer and adventurer, as he travels to the remote African kingdom of Zu-Vendis to rescue his friend, Sir Henry Curtis, and his wife, who have been taken captive by the evil witch queen, Gagool. Along the way, Quatermain is joined by a group of colorful characters, including a Zulu warrior named Umslopogaas, a half-breed Portuguese trader named Alphonse Pereira, and a beautiful young woman named Inez, who is searching for her missing father. Together, they brave dangerous rivers, treacherous jungles, and hostile tribes in their quest to reach Zu-Vendis and defeat Gagool. "The Ivory Child" is a thrilling adventure tale that showcases Haggard's skill as a storyteller and his deep knowledge of African cultures and landscapes. It is a classic of the adventure genre and remains popular with readers to this day.

Disponibile da: 06/03/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 298 pagine.

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