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The Upas Tree (1912)

The Upas Tree (1912)

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ISBN10: 1164185500
ISBN13: 9781164185505
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Upas Tree is a novel written by Robert McMurdy and published in 1912. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack Harwood, who is sent to the South Pacific to investigate a mysterious tree that is said to be poisonous and deadly. Jack's mission is to bring back a sample of the tree's sap so that it can be studied and used for medicinal purposes.As Jack travels deeper into the jungle, he encounters a number of obstacles and dangers, including hostile natives, treacherous terrain, and deadly animals. Along the way, he also meets a beautiful young woman named Naida, who becomes his guide and companion.As Jack and Naida journey deeper into the jungle, they discover that the Upas tree is not just a plant, but a powerful force that has the ability to control the minds of those who come into contact with it. Jack and Naida must use all their wits and skills to overcome the tree's power and complete their mission.The Upas Tree is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, romance, and action. McMurdy's vivid descriptions of the South Pacific landscape and culture make the book a fascinating read for anyone interested in exotic locales and adventure stories.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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