The Man Eaters and Other Odd People

By Thomas Mayne Reid and Mayne 1818-1883 Reid

Book Overview

""The Man Eaters and Other Odd People"" is a collection of true stories written by Mayne Reid, a 19th-century Irish author and adventurer. The book features tales of encounters with dangerous animals, including man-eating tigers and crocodiles, as well as stories of strange and unusual people encountered during Reid's travels around the world. The stories are told in a thrilling and engaging style, drawing the reader into the heart of each adventure. Reid's firsthand accounts of his encounters with these fascinating creatures and people offer a unique glimpse into the world of the 19th century adventurer, making ""The Man Eaters and Other Odd People"" a must-read for fans of adventure and travel writing.1880. This work presents a popular description of singular races of man. Contents: Man Eaters of the Feegee Islands; Mundrucus or Beheaders; Centaurs of the Gran Chaco; Bosjesmen or Bushmen; Amazonian Indians; Water Dwellers of Maracaibo; Esqiumaux; Tongans or Friendly Islanders; Turcomans; Ottomacs or Dirt Eaters; Comanches or Prairie Indians; Pehuenches or Pampas Indians; Yamparicos or Root Diggers; Guaraons or Palm Dwellers; Laplanders; Andamaners or Mud Bedaubers; Patagonian Giants; Fuegian Dwarfs. Illustrated.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161409041
• ISBN13: 9781161409048
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 3.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"