The King Of Honey Island (1896)

The King Of Honey Island (1896)

Maurice Thompson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781120893611
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The King of Honey Island is a novel written by Maurice Thompson and published in 1896. The story is set in the swamps of Louisiana, where a young man named John Fenton arrives to take over his uncle’s plantation. However, he soon discovers that the plantation is in disarray and overrun by a gang of ruthless outlaws.As John tries to restore order to the plantation, he meets a mysterious woman named Zephyr, who has a deep connection to the swamp and its inhabitants. Together, they uncover a plot by the outlaws to steal a valuable honey crop from a nearby island, and John becomes determined to stop them.The novel is full of action and adventure, as John and Zephyr navigate the treacherous swamps and battle the outlaws to protect the honey crop. Along the way, they also encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a voodoo priestess and a group of escaped slaves.The King of Honey Island is a thrilling tale of survival, love, and the power of nature. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the unique culture and folklore of Louisiana’s swamp regions.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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