A Strange Manuscript Found In A Copper Cylinder (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419103490)

""A Strange Manuscript Found In A Copper Cylinder"" is a novel written by James De Mille. The story is about four sailors who get lost at sea and eventually find themselves on an uncharted island. The island is inhabited by a strange civilization that is ruled by a matriarchal society. The sailors soon discover that the island's inhabitants have a unique way of life, which includes the worship of a giant sea turtle and the practice of human sacrifice. The novel is presented as a manuscript found in a copper cylinder, which adds to the mystery and intrigue of the story. The novel explores themes of colonialism, gender roles, and the clash of cultures. Overall, ""A Strange Manuscript Found In A Copper Cylinder"" is a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the genre of adventure fiction.She looked anxious and troubled, and once more that expression of wondering sadness came over her face. She repeated my name over and over in this way with a mournful intonation that thrilled through me, and excited forebodings of evil. ""Atamor, Atamor!"" And always after that she called me ""Atamor.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James de Mille
ISBN-10: 1419103490
ISBN-13: 9781419103490
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.44d