{ "item_title" : "Long Odds", "item_author" : [" H. Rider Haggard "], "item_description" : "Long Odds is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard and published in 1889. The story is set in South Africa during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Frank Muller. Frank is the son of a wealthy businessman and has led a sheltered life in England. However, he decides to leave his comfortable existence and travel to South Africa in search of adventure.Frank arrives in South Africa and quickly becomes involved in the diamond mining industry. He meets a group of rough and tough prospectors who take him under their wing and teach him the ropes of mining. Frank also falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Rachel, who is the daughter of one of the prospectors.As Frank becomes more involved in the diamond mining industry, he realizes that there are many dangers and challenges that he must face. He must deal with corrupt officials, ruthless competitors, and dangerous animals. However, Frank is determined to succeed and is willing to take on any challenge that comes his way.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores the themes of courage, perseverance, and the human spirit. Haggard's vivid descriptions of the South African landscape and the diamond mining industry provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. Long Odds is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers today.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume Two, by H. Rider Haggard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419181335.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/283/807/1162838078_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "17.95", "online_price" : "17.95", "our_price" : "17.95", "club_price" : "17.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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