The Yellow God - Haggard, H. Rider
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A Yellow God is a short story written by Joseph Conrad that tells the tale of a man named James Wait who is on a mission to find the lost treasure of King Solomon. Wait, along with his team of adventurers, travels deep into the African jungle, where they encounter various obstacles and dangers. As they make their way through the treacherous terrain, they come across a tribe of natives who worship a mysterious yellow god. The tribe's chief warns them to turn back, but Wait is determined to press on. Eventually, they reach their destination and uncover the treasure, but not without paying a…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
A Yellow God is a short story written by Joseph Conrad that tells the tale of a man named James Wait who is on a mission to find the lost treasure of King Solomon. Wait, along with his team of adventurers, travels deep into the African jungle, where they encounter various obstacles and dangers. As they make their way through the treacherous terrain, they come across a tribe of natives who worship a mysterious yellow god. The tribe's chief warns them to turn back, but Wait is determined to press on. Eventually, they reach their destination and uncover the treasure, but not without paying a heavy price. The story explores themes of greed, ambition, and the consequences of blindly pursuing wealth and power. Conrad's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its inhabitants transport readers to another world and leave them captivated until the very end.
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Autorenporträt
Born in 1856 in Bradenham, Norfolk, England, Henry Rider Haggard was the eighth of ten children in a family with literary interests; his mother, Ella Doveton, was a poet and author. At 19, he ventured to southern Africa as secretary to the governor of Natal, Sir Henry Bulwer, immersing himself in the continent's landscapes and cultures. This experience profoundly influenced his later writings.Returning to England in 1882, Haggard pursued law but soon turned to literature, achieving fame with King Solomon's Mines in 1885. This novel introduced Allan Quatermain, a character who would feature in numerous subsequent works. Haggard's storytelling captivated readers with tales of adventure set in exotic locales.Beyond fiction, Haggard engaged in agricultural reform and land use issues, reflecting his diverse interests. Knighted in 1912 and appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1919, he was recognized for his contributions to literature and public service. Haggard passed away in 1925, leaving a legacy that continues to influence adventure literature.