The Land of Mystery by Edward Sylvester Ellis

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Author Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916
Title The Land of Mystery
Note Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary "The Land of Mystery" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows a group of explorers, including the scientist Professor Grimcke and his colleague Fred Ashman, as they navigate the remote and hostile regions along the Xingu River in Brazil. The story explores themes of adventure, survival, and the clash between civilized men and indigenous tribes in a mysterious land where danger lurks at every turn. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for an adventurous journey as the explorers face treacherous rapids, unpredictable native tribes, and the challenges of a dense, uncharted jungle. As they attempt to learn about the territory and its inhabitants, they encounter both initial curiosity and escalating hostility from local tribesmen armed with deadly poisoned weapons. The narrative quickly builds tension as the group's encounters with the natives lead to skirmishes, revealing the dangers that await them deeper in the land of mystery. The stakes grow higher as the explorers must balance their quest for discovery with the need for self-preservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Explorers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Xingu River (Brazil) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 16855
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Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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