The Yellow God by H. Rider Haggard

Name: The Yellow God
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The story revolves around a young man who becomes embroiled in the politics of a fictional African kingdom. He falls in love with a local woman and must navigate the complexities of colonialism and cultural differences to be with her. Along the way, he discovers ancient secrets and confronts supernatural forces that threaten the stability of the region.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction · 20 chapters · 109,598 words

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Sir Robert Aylward, Bart., M. P., sat in his office in the City of London. It was a very magnificent office, quite one of the finest that could be found within half a mile of the Mansion House. Its exterior was built of Aberdeen granite, a material calculated to impress the prospective investor with a comfortable sense of security. Other stucco, or even brick-built, offices might crumble and fall in an actual or a financial sense, but this rock-like edifice of granite, surmounted by a life-sized statue of Justice with her scales, admired from either corner by pleasing effigies of Commerce and of Industry, would surely endure any shock. Earthquake could scarcely shake its strong foundations; panic and disaster would as soon affect the Bank of England. That at least was the impression which it had been designed to convey, and not without success.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
Length: 109,598 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 1,665 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around an adventurous quest in Africa, involving exploration and discovery.
Fantasy — The story includes fantastical elements such as a mystical idol and supernatural occurrences.
Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, reflecting the colonial era and its dynamics.
Romance — There are romantic subplots intertwined with the main adventure narrative.