The Devil-Tree Of El Dorado A Novel

The Devil-Tree Of El Dorado A Novel

Frank Aubrey

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354847042
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A daring voyage into emerald jungles, peril at every bend, and a treasure that tests heart and nerve-The Devil-Tree Of El Dorado is a historical adventure novel that still unsettles and delights today.This restored edition brings Frank Aubrey’s colonial-era fiction vividly to life: a jungle expedition that blends swashbuckling adventure with the mystery and moral colour of Victorian Britain. Readers follow brave, resourceful characters through a Caribbean jungle, where alliances shift, dangers loom, and the thrill of a treasure hunt adventure meets enduring questions of empire, loyalty, and aspiration. The book reads with the brisk propulsion of vintage thrills while inviting reflection on period attitudes and ambitions. It is a bridge between traditional classic British adventure and contemporary tastes, offering both page-turning excitement and modes of historical contemplation.Historically significant as a window into the tropics, colonial dynamics and the craft of early modern adventure fiction, the work stands alongside enduring favourites for fans of vintage thrillers and readers of classic fiction. The text rewards those who love the rigour of period detail and the sweep of a sea-to-shore, island-to-jungle quest.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, the work is restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure-prime for casual readers seeking brisk excitement and for collectors seeking a keepsake from a treasured British literary lineage. A true treasure island style comparison for the discerning reader.

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