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The Man-Eater

The Man-Eater

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Paperback

Romance

ISBN10: 9374124092
ISBN13: 9789374124093
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 24 2026
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A single roar shatters the hush of the African night, echoing through tangled undergrowth where danger and destiny entwine. In the heart of the Belgian Congo, at a time when the world's wild frontiers beckoned to the bold and the desperate alike, a man-eating lion stalks both the jungle's shadows and the fragile line between civilisation and the unknown. Amidst the dense African jungle, missionaries cling to hope while secrets-like the vanished stock certificates that could alter a fortune-draw unlikely companions into a perilous adventure. Here, every step is fraught with peril, not only from African wildlife but from the tangled ambitions and fears of those who dare to carve out a life on colonial Africa's edge. This short adventure novel, penned in the early 20th century, pulses with the restless energy and vivid imagination that defined an era of exploration and literary daring. Its narrative plunges readers into a world where survival hinges on wit and courage, and where the line between hunter and hunted blurs beneath the jungle's emerald canopy. The story's enduring allure lies not only in its breathless pace and evocative setting, but in its unflinching look at the complexities of empire, faith, and human nature. For lovers of classic adventure novels and collectors of Edgar Rice Burroughs' rare works, this restored edition offers a rare glimpse into the high-stakes drama and cultural tensions of a vanished world. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both casual readers and dedicated bibliophiles to rediscover a lost classic of jungle adventure.

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