The Lost Race by Robert E. Howard
The story follows the adventures of a young man named Steve Clarney, who is searching for a lost race of people in the jungles of South America. He is joined by his friend, the mysterious and enigmatic Dr. John Merritt, who has a secret agenda of his own. The two men soon find themselves in a strange and dangerous world, filled with ancient ruins, strange creatures, and a mysterious race of people who are said to possess great powers. As they explore the ruins and search for the lost race, they must battle against the forces of nature, as well as the sinister forces that are determined to keep the secrets of the lost race hidden. The Lost Race is a thrilling adventure story, filled with action, mystery, and suspense. It is a classic of the fantasy genre, and a must-read for fans of Robert E. Howard.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 5,086 words
First lines
Cororuc glanced about him and hastened his pace. He was no coward, but he did not like the place. Tall trees rose all about, their sullen branches shutting out the sunlight. The dim trail led in and out among them, sometimes skirting the edge of a ravine, where Cororuc could gaze down at the treetops beneath. Occasionally, through a rift in the forest, he could see away to the forbidding hills that hinted of the ranges much farther to the west, that were the mountains of Cornwall.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 5,086 words
- Structure: 1 section, 96 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Lost Race is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring a lost race of people living in a hidden valley in the Himalayas.
- Adventure — The novel follows the adventures of the protagonist, John Gordon, as he searches for the lost race and discovers its secrets.
- Romance — The novel also features a romantic subplot between John Gordon and the daughter of the leader of the lost race.
- Mystery — The novel is full of mystery and suspense as John Gordon attempts to uncover the secrets of the lost race and its hidden valley.
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fantasy · adventure · lost civilization · sword and sorcery · mythology · pulp fiction · action · exploration · ancient cultures · heroic · Robert E. Howard · fiction