The Ivory Disc (1920)

The Ivory Disc (1920)

Percy James Brebner

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104254810
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The Ivory Disc is a novel written by Percy James Brebner and first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a young British explorer named Richard Austin who travels to Africa in search of a legendary artifact known as the Ivory Disc. The Disc is said to possess incredible powers and has been sought after for centuries by various explorers and treasure hunters.As Richard sets out on his journey, he encounters a host of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and rival treasure hunters. Along the way, he also falls in love with a beautiful African princess named Zita, who becomes his ally in the quest for the Ivory Disc.As Richard and Zita get closer to finding the Disc, they discover that it is guarded by a powerful and mysterious tribe known as the Waziri. In order to obtain the Disc, Richard must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals, and ultimately face off against the Waziri in a thrilling and dangerous showdown.The Ivory Disc is a classic adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and action. It is a vivid portrayal of the African landscape and culture, and offers a glimpse into the colonial mindset of the early 20th century.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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