The Golden Rock (1895)
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ISBN10: 1165104326
ISBN13: 9781165104321
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165104321
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Golden Rock is a novel written by Ernest Glanville and published in 1895. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around a young man named Ralph Denham, who is sent to the fictional island of Pulo-Pan in the Malay Archipelago to work as a trader for a British firm. Ralph soon discovers that the island is home to a valuable gold mine, which is controlled by a ruthless Chinese businessman named Ah Sing. Ralph becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of intrigue and betrayal as he tries to gain control of the mine and protect the interests of his employer. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful Eurasian woman named Stella, who is also caught up in the machinations of the island's power brokers. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of greed, corruption, and colonialism in the context of the British Empire's expansion into Southeast Asia. Glanville's vivid descriptions of the island's tropical landscape and the characters' experiences of life in a remote outpost of empire make The Golden Rock a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of British imperialism or the adventure genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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