The Land of the Hibiscus Blossom

Name: The Land of the Hibiscus Blossom
Author: Hume Nisbet

The Land of the Hibiscus Blossom is a novel by Hume Nisbet, set in the South Pacific in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young Englishman, John, who is shipwrecked on a remote island. He soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a mysterious race of people, the Hibiscus Blossom, who are descended from a lost Polynesian tribe. John soon finds himself embroiled in the politics of the island, as the Hibiscus Blossom are threatened by a powerful neighbouring tribe. He must use his wits and courage to help the Hibiscus Blossom survive and protect their way of life. Along the way, he discovers the secrets of the island and its people, and learns about the power of love and friendship. The Land of the Hibiscus Blossom is a thrilling adventure story, full of mystery and romance. It is a captivating tale of courage and determination, and a celebration of the beauty and culture of the South Pacific.

By Hume Nisbet · First published 1888 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 40 chapters · 95,092 words

First lines

LAST year, while travelling over Australasia collecting material for a work then being prepared, I thought to score a point for my firm while up in Northern Queensland by visiting that as yet considerably dark island, New Guinea.

The Melbourne editor and agent at once consented to my proposal, and considered, with me, that it would be of great advantage to the work if I could make my notes and sketches from the savages and their land direct, if I thought it was worth risking my life for; but was it after all worth the risk?

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Work type: Novel
Author: Hume Nisbet
Date: 1888 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 95,092 words
Structure: 40 chapters, 3,265 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fantasy — The Land of the Hibiscus Blossom is a fantasy novel set in a mythical land, with a plot involving magical creatures and supernatural elements.
Adventure — The novel follows the protagonist's journey through the mythical land, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way.
Romance — The novel contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a love interest, and explores themes of love and relationships.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a mythical land, but is based on the author's experiences in the real-world British colony of Singapore in the late 19th century.