Publisher's Synopsis
""Elissa Or The Doom Of Zimbabwe"" is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1899. The story is set in ancient Zimbabwe, where a young woman named Elissa is the daughter of the queen of the land. Elissa falls in love with a prince from a rival tribe, but their love is forbidden by their families. Meanwhile, a wicked sorcerer named Simba rises to power, using his dark magic to control the people of Zimbabwe and seek revenge on those who have wronged him. As Elissa and her lover fight to be together, they must also battle against Simba and his army of followers. The novel is a thrilling adventure, full of action, romance, and magic, and it explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. It is a classic work of African literature and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and fantasy.At length, as the two men sat thus silently, for the place and its gloom oppressed them, a sound broke upon the quiet of the night, that beginning with a low wail such as might come from the lips of a mourner, ended in a chant or song. The voice, which seemed close at hand, was low, rich and passionate. At times it sank almost to a sob.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.
