The Place of Dragons
The Place of Dragons is a novel by William le Queux that was published in 1906. The story follows the adventures of two young men, Jack and Dick, who travel to China in search of a lost city known as the "Place of Dragons." Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and dangers, including hostile natives and treacherous terrain. Eventually, they reach their destination and discover that the legendary dragon is actually a giant lizard-like creature that guards a hidden treasure. The book is considered an early example of the "lost world" genre in literature.
By William le Queux · First published 1906 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller · 34 chapters · 94,869 words
First lines
"Curious affair, isn't it?"
"Very."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William le Queux
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Crime
- Length: 94,869 words
- Structure: 34 chapters, 2,304 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around thrilling and adventurous events, with a focus on exploration and discovery.
- Mystery — The narrative includes elements of suspense and intrigue, with a central mystery that drives the story forward.
- Thriller — The writing style and pacing create a sense of urgency and excitement, typical of a thriller.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context are influenced by historical events and periods, providing a backdrop for the story.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · dragons · mythology · mystery · suspense · action · exploration · legend · magic · heroism · conflict
Contents
- Presents a Problem
- Is Mainly Astonishing
- Shows Lights from the Mist
- Opens Several Questions
- In which the Shadow Falls
- Mystery Inexplicable
- Tells of Two Men
- Remains an Enigma
- Describes a Night-Vigil
- Contains a Clue
- The Affair on the Seventeenth
- Lola
- Relates a Strange Story
- Wherein Confession is Made
- Confirms Certain Suspicions
- "where the Two C's Meet"
- Reveals Another Plot
- Done in the Night
- Records further Facts
- Another Discovery is Made
- Explains Lola's Fears
- The Road of Riches
- Follows the Elusive Jules
- Makes a Startling Disclosure
- Is more Mysterious
- Hot-Foot Across Europe
- Opens a Death-Trap
- Describes a Chase
- The House in Hampstead
- Narrates a Startling Affair
- "Sheep of Thy Pasture"
- The Tents of Ungodliness
- Discloses a Strange Truth
- Concerns to-Day