Publisher's Synopsis
This classic collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling takes readers on a journey to the far-flung corners of the British Empire, from the dusty plains of India to the frozen wastes of the Arctic. Featuring tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue, the book showcases Kipling's gift for vivid characterization and evocative description, as well as his keen eye for the complexities of colonial life in the late nineteenth century.
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