Finished

von H. Rider Haggard

288 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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""Finished"" is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, published in 1917. The story follows the life of Alan Vernon, a young man who inherits a large fortune from his father, but is left feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with his life. He sets out on a journey to find meaning and purpose, and along the way, he meets a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and ideals.As Alan travels through Africa, he becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and encounters with dangerous creatures, including lions, crocodiles, and snakes. He also meets a beautiful woman named Stella, who becomes his companion and love interest.Throughout the novel, Haggard explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. He also delves into the complexities of colonialism and the relationship between European settlers and native Africans.""Finished"" is a gripping adventure story, filled with action, romance, and suspense. It is a classic work of literature that continues to captivate readers today.Waking very early, as is my habit, I peeped out of the wagon, and through the morning mist perceived Footsack in converse with a particularly villainous-looking person. I at once concluded this must be Karl, evidently a Bastard compounded of about fifteen parts of various native bloods to one of white, who, to add to his attractions, was deeply scarred with smallpox and possessed a really alarming squint.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781419119743
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC