Heart Of The World (1896)
Overview
Heart of the World is a novel written by the acclaimed British author, Henry Rider Haggard, and was first published in 1896. The story is set in the fictional country of Pachacamac, located in the heart of South America. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Leonard Outram, who travels to Pachacamac in search of his missing brother, who was last seen in the country.Upon arriving in Pachacamac, Leonard discovers that the country is ruled by a powerful and ruthless queen named Yva. Yva is believed to possess supernatural powers and is worshipped by the people of Pachacamac as a goddess. Leonard soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of politics and power struggles as he tries to uncover the truth about his brother's disappearance and the secrets of the Heart of the World, a mystical artifact that is said to grant its possessor immense power.As Leonard delves deeper into the mysteries of Pachacamac, he finds himself falling in love with Yva, despite her cruel and manipulative nature. The story is filled with adventure, romance, and suspense as Leonard and Yva navigate the treacherous landscape of Pachacamac and fight for control of the Heart of the World.Heart of the World is a gripping tale that showcases Haggard's skill as a storyteller and his fascination with exotic locations and cultures. The novel is a classic of adventure literature and remains a beloved work of fiction to this day.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781166617257
- ISBN-10: 1166617254
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.85 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.21 pounds
- Page Count: 414
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