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Of the three stories that comprise this volume, one, "The Wizard," a tale of victorious faith, first appeared some years ago as a Christmas Annual. Another, "Elissa," is an attempt, difficult enough owing to the scantiness of the material left to us by time, to recreate the life... Read Full Overview

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The sun, which shone upon a day that was gathered to the past some three thousand years ago, was setting in full glory over the expanses of south-eastern Africa-the Libya of the ancients. Its last burning rays fell upon a cavalcade of weary men, who, together with long strings... Read Full Overview

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""Elissa Or The Doom Of Zimbabwe"" is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1899. The story is set in ancient Zimbabwe, where a young woman named Elissa is the daughter of the queen of the land. Elissa falls in love with a prince from a rival tribe, but their... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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"Elissa" from Henry Rider Haggard. English writer of adventure novels (1856-1925).