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A Tale Of Three Lions

A Tale Of Three Lions

Haggard, H. Rider

Paperback

FantasyMystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 141910361X
ISBN13: 9781419103612
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
A Tale of Three Lions is a classic adventure novel written by H. Rider Haggard. The story takes place in British East Africa and follows the journey of three lions - the majestic king of the jungle, the cunning man-eater, and the young cub. The lions are all connected to the main character, Alan Quatermain, who is a big game hunter and explorer. The novel begins with Quatermain encountering the young lion cub and taking it under his wing. As the cub grows, Quatermain becomes attached to it and sees it as a symbol of innocence and purity. However, as Quatermain and his team venture deeper into the wilderness, they encounter the man-eating lion who has been terrorizing the nearby villages. Quatermain is determined to hunt down the man-eater, but he soon realizes that the lion is not just a mindless beast. The man-eater is intelligent and has a personal vendetta against Quatermain. As the two engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Quatermain begins to question his own morality and the ethics of hunting. Meanwhile, the king of the jungle, who is revered by the local tribes, is also on the move. The king has been wounded by a rival lion and seeks revenge. The paths of the three lions eventually cross, leading to a thrilling and emotional climax. A Tale of Three Lions is a captivating adventure story that explores themes of morality, loyalty, and the relationship between humans and animals. Haggard's vivid descriptions of the African wilderness and its inhabitants make the novel a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by readers today.Something over a fortnight had passed since the night when I lost half-a-sovereign and found twelve hundred and fifty pounds in looking for it, and instead of that horrid hole, for which, after all, Eldorado was hardly a misnomer, a very different scene stretched away before us clad in the silver robe of the moonlight.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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