{"product_id":"the-ivory-child-9781513206882","title":"The Ivory Child","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile in England visiting the castle of his dear friends, Lady and Lord Ragnall, Allan Quatermain is approached by two men seeking his help. Known for his hunting and exploration skills, the men ask Quatermain to kill an evil spirit that has been roaming their land. Trapped in the body of a massive elephant, the evil spirit has been on a rampage, killing any person in its sight. After he agrees to help hunt the creature, Quatermain journeys to Africa, where he soon becomes involved in a rescue mission after the wife of a friend is kidnapped. As his mission unfolds, the simple rescue operation becomes complicated with shocking discoveries. Now, amid a battle between two tribes with polarizing religions and the danger of the aggressive possessed elephant, Quatermain must brave the African wilderness to slay the spirit and save his friend’s wife before it is too late. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith life-threatening dangers, mystical encounters, a war between tribes, a rescue mission and an isolated civilization, \u003ci\u003eThe Ivory Child\u003c\/i\u003e by H. Rider Haggard is fun and compelling. Themes of mysticism and the vivid portrayal of Colonial African culture, flora, and fauna are paired with a classic Quatermain adventure story, creating an engrossing narrative that both entertains and amazes. First published in 1916, \u003ci\u003eThe Ivory Child\u003c\/i\u003e is a continuation of previous Quatermain adventures. Though \u003ci\u003eThe Ivory Child \u003c\/i\u003e follows the events of \u003ci\u003eAllan and the Holy Flower, \u003c\/i\u003e this novel can be enjoyed independently. With colorful prose and a fun adventure, \u003ci\u003eThe Ivory Child\u003c\/i\u003e can be enjoyed by a wide audience, and is a classic example of 19th century adventure fiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Ivory Child \u003c\/i\u003e by H. Rider Haggard features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, \u003ci\u003eThe Ivory Child \u003c\/i\u003e caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original mastery and adventure of H. Rider Haggard’s work. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H. Rider Haggard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286086725883,"sku":"9781513206882","price":14.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513206882.jpg?v=1772484262","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-ivory-child-9781513206882","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}