Somewhere in Africa, a tiny, primitive tribe, the Amahaggers, live secretly amongst the debris of a lost Egyptian civilization, ruled by the beautiful semi-goddess Ayesha, or She-who-must-be-obeyed. Ludwig Horace Holly, a Cambridge academic, is reluctantly drawn into plans for a voyage in search of this legendary queen. With his adopted son, Leo, he sets out on a brave journey, following a trail of clues. Shipwrecked and captured by cannibals, their voyage soon turns into a nightmare. This masterpiece of suspense and adventure, by the author of King Solomon's Mines, contains some of the most sensual, gently erotic passages in 19th-century literature.
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Release date
January 11, 2012 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781843794127
- File size: 394592 KB
- Duration: 13:42:03
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Starred review from April 1, 2011
Haggard's enormously popular and groundbreaking 1887 novel combines the search for a lost civilization and a fountain of youth with dangerous adventures in unknown parts, classic implicit colonial imperialism, and just a touch of sympathy for non-Western cultures. It is the direct ancestor of modern adventure tales from Tarzan to Indiana Jones; more than a century later, it remains a gripping tale, far less dated than many of its formulaic followers. In this definitive audio edition, narrator Bill Homewood (King Solomon's Mines) does an outstanding job of gently drawing listeners into the story until only the story exists. Highly recommended for all appreciators of adventure tales.--I. Pour-El, Des Moines Area Community Coll., Boone, IA
Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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