Publisher's Synopsis
The Yellow God is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, published in 1908. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Allan Quatermain, who travels to Africa in search of a lost city and the treasure it contains.Quatermain is accompanied by his friend, the Zulu warrior Umslopogaas, and a group of other adventurers. Along the way, they encounter various dangers, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and supernatural forces.The main antagonist of the story is a powerful sorcerer known as the Yellow God, who rules over a tribe of fanatical worshippers. Quatermain and his companions must confront the Yellow God and his followers in order to reach the lost city and claim the treasure.The Yellow God is a classic adventure novel that combines elements of action, fantasy, and horror. It is known for its vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its portrayal of the clash between Western civilization and traditional African culture.It was the night of full moon and of the great feast of the return of Little Bonsa. Alan sat in his chamber waiting to be summoned to take part in this ceremony and listening the while to that Wow! Wow! Wow! of the death drums, whereof Jeekie had once spoken in England, which could be clearly heard even above the perpetual boom of the cataract tumbling down its cliff behind the town.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.
