Publisher's Synopsis
Maiwa's Revenge: Or The War Of The Little Hand is a novel written by the famous English author, Henry Rider Haggard. The book was first published in 1888 and is set in South Africa during the 19th century. It tells the story of a young Englishman named Allan Quartermain who is hired by a wealthy merchant to lead an expedition into the interior of Africa in search of a lost white race. Along the way, they encounter a tribe called the Amahagger, who are ruled by a beautiful and cunning queen named She. She is determined to take revenge on the English for their past injustices, and she uses her powers to manipulate the tribe into attacking them. The story follows the adventures of Quartermain and his companions as they try to survive the treacherous journey and outwit the Amahagger. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and suspense, and is considered one of Haggard's most thrilling works. It also explores themes of colonialism, race, and gender, making it a thought-provoking read. Overall, Maiwa's Revenge: Or The War Of The Little Hand is a classic adventure novel that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers today.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.
