Publisher's Synopsis
The People of the Mist is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard. The story is set in the late 16th century and follows the adventures of Leonard Outram, a young Englishman, and his friend, the Zulu warrior Umslopogaas. The two men embark on a journey to find a lost tribe known as the People of the Mist, who are said to possess a great treasure.Their journey takes them through the treacherous African jungle, where they encounter dangerous animals and hostile tribes. Along the way, they meet a beautiful woman named Olaf, who is also searching for the People of the Mist. Together, they face many challenges and obstacles, including a powerful sorcerer who seeks to prevent them from reaching their destination.As they get closer to their goal, Leonard and Umslopogaas discover that the People of the Mist are not what they seem. They are a mysterious and ancient civilization with advanced technology and knowledge. The treasure they seek is guarded by a powerful force, and only those who are pure of heart and brave enough to face the dangers can claim it.The People of the Mist is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of wealth and power. It is a classic work of literature that has captivated readers for over a century.The dwarf saluted and went. ""Ah!"" he said to himself as he waddled down the hill where he hoped to find game, ""ah! you do not fear men dead or living--overmuch; yet, Otter, it is true that you are better here in the sun, though the sun is hot, than yonder in the cave. Say, Otter, why does Baas Tom look so awful now that he is dead--he who was so gentle while yet he lived? Cheat did not look awful, only uglier. But then you killed Cheat, and the Heavens killed Baas Tom and set their own seal upon him. And what will Baas Leonard do now that his brother is dead and the Basutos have run away?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.