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The Man Eaters and Other Odd People

The Man Eaters and Other Odd People

Reid, Mayne

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Adventurers & ExplorersAfrican HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162625945
ISBN13: 9781162625942
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 478
Weight: 2.35
Height: 0.96 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Man Eaters and Other Odd People is a book written by Mayne Reid, originally published in 1879. The book is a collection of stories that explore the lives and habits of various unusual people and animals, including man-eating tigers, cannibals, and other curious creatures. The stories are set in various locations around the world, including Africa, India, and South America, and offer a glimpse into the exotic and often dangerous environments that Reid encountered during his travels. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions and colorful characters that bring the stories to life. Reid's firsthand experiences as an adventurer and explorer lend authenticity to the tales, and his love of adventure and the natural world shines through on every page. Overall, The Man Eaters and Other Odd People is a fascinating and entertaining read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in travel, adventure, and the natural world. It offers a unique perspective on the people and animals that inhabit some of the most remote and exotic corners of the globe, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1880. This work presents a popular description of singular races of man. Contents: Man Eaters of the Feegee Islands; Mundrucus or Beheaders; Centaurs of the Gran Chaco; Bosjesmen or Bushmen; Amazonian Indians; Water Dwellers of Maracaibo; Esqiumaux; Tongans or Friendly Islanders; Turcomans; Ottomacs or Dirt Eaters; Comanches or Prairie Indians; Pehuenches or Pampas Indians; Yamparicos or Root Diggers; Guaraons or Palm Dwellers; Laplanders; Andamaners or Mud Bedaubers; Patagonian Giants; Fuegian Dwarfs. Illustrated.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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