Publisher's Synopsis
Elissa Or The Doom Of Zimbabwe is a historical adventure novel written by H. Rider Haggard. The story is set in the ancient city of Zimbabwe, where the beautiful princess Elissa is forced to flee from her home after her father is killed in a rebel uprising. She seeks refuge in the nearby kingdom of Monomotapa, where she meets and falls in love with a young warrior named Umslopogaas. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to reclaim her rightful place as queen of Zimbabwe and defeat the rebel leader, the Lion of Zimbabwe. Along the way, they face treacherous enemies, supernatural forces, and the mysteries of the ancient ruins of Zimbabwe. The novel is full of action, romance, and suspense, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Africa.At length, as the two men sat thus silently, for the place and its gloom oppressed them, a sound broke upon the quiet of the night, that beginning with a low wail such as might come from the lips of a mourner, ended in a chant or song. The voice, which seemed close at hand, was low, rich and passionate. At times it sank almost to a sob.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.
