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The Pearl Of India (1894)

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The Pearl of India, published in 1894, is a novel by American author Maturin Murray Ballou. The story is set in India, during the time of British colonial rule. The main character, Captain Frank Osborne, is a British officer stationed in India. He is tasked with retrieving a valuable pearl from a temple in the remote mountains of India. The pearl is said to be cursed and is guarded by a group of fierce warriors.Captain Osborne sets out on his mission, accompanied by his loyal servant, Abdul. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a beautiful Indian princess, a group of bandits, and a wise old sage. As they journey deeper into the mountains, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and hostile tribes.Despite the difficulties, Captain Osborne remains determined to complete his mission and retrieve the pearl. Along the way, he learns about the culture and customs of India, and develops a deeper understanding and appreciation for the people he encounters.The Pearl of India is a thrilling adventure story, filled with action, suspense, and romance. It also provides a unique insight into the history and culture of colonial India.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165117482
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 348
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 467 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. november 2024
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The Pearl of India, published in 1894, is a novel by American author Maturin Murray Ballou. The story is set in India, during the time of British colonial rule. The main character, Captain Frank Osborne, is a British officer stationed in India. He is tasked with retrieving a valuable pearl from a temple in the remote mountains of India. The pearl is said to be cursed and is guarded by a group of fierce warriors.Captain Osborne sets out on his mission, accompanied by his loyal servant, Abdul. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a beautiful Indian princess, a group of bandits, and a wise old sage. As they journey deeper into the mountains, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and hostile tribes.Despite the difficulties, Captain Osborne remains determined to complete his mission and retrieve the pearl. Along the way, he learns about the culture and customs of India, and develops a deeper understanding and appreciation for the people he encounters.The Pearl of India is a thrilling adventure story, filled with action, suspense, and romance. It also provides a unique insight into the history and culture of colonial India.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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