The Adventure of the Unobtrusive Oasis
The Adventure of the Unobtrusive Oasis is a short story written by Grant Allen in 1895. It tells the tale of two explorers who stumble upon an oasis in the middle of the desert, only to find that it has been inhabited by a mysterious tribe for centuries. The story follows their journey as they try to uncover the secrets of this hidden civilization and its people.
By Grant Allen · First published 1895 · Genre: Adventure, Travel, Historical Fiction · 8,774 words
First lines
I will not attempt to describe to you the minor episodes of our next twelve months -- the manuscripts we type-wrote and the Manitous we sold. 'Tis one of my aims in a world so rich in bores to avoid being tedious. I will merely say, therefore, that we spent the greater part of the year in Florence, where we were building up a connection, but rode back for the summer months to Switzerland, as being a livelier place for the trade in bicycles. The net result was not only that we covered our expenses, but that, as chancellor of the exchequer, I found myself with a surplus in hand at the end of the season.
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The Adventure of the Unobtrusive Oasis is listed on Textopian as a novel by Grant Allen, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Travel, Historical Fiction, Humor, Drama
- Length: 8,774 words
- Structure: 1 section, 112 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative centers around a daring journey to an uncharted oasis, involving exploration and encounters with danger.
- Travel — The story includes detailed descriptions of various locations, such as Florence, Egypt, and the Nile, emphasizing the travel aspect.
- Historical Fiction — Set against a backdrop of historical events, including references to Gordon's force at Khartoum and the British presence in Egypt.
- Humor — The writing style incorporates witty observations and humorous interactions, particularly through the character of Dr. Macloghlen.
Tags
mystery · adventure · detective · suspense · thriller · fiction · literature · plot twist · character development · narrative · setting · climax