Publisher's Synopsis
The Other Magic: A Romance Of The Tropics is a novel written by Elliot Lovegood Grant Watson and published in 1921. The story is set in the tropical island of Trinidad and follows the life of a young Englishman named Richard Lanyon, who is sent to the island to work on a sugar plantation. As Richard settles into his new life, he becomes fascinated by the island's natural beauty and exotic culture. He also falls in love with a local woman named Lalage, who is the daughter of a wealthy planter. However, their relationship is complicated by the racial and social tensions of the time, as well as by the presence of a rival suitor.As the story unfolds, Richard becomes increasingly drawn into the island's mystical and supernatural traditions, which are known as ""the other magic."" He begins to see the world in a new way and develops a deeper understanding of the people and culture of Trinidad. The novel explores themes of love, colonialism, race, and spirituality, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Caribbean during the early 20th century. With its lush descriptions of the island's landscape and its colorful cast of characters, The Other Magic is a captivating tale of romance and adventure.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.
