In an Unknown Land 1924 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162734521)

In an Unknown Land is a novel written by Thomas Gann, first published in 1924. The story is set in an unknown land, where the protagonist, a young man named John, finds himself stranded after a shipwreck. He is taken in by a group of natives who are wary of him at first, but eventually accept him as one of their own.John learns about the culture and customs of the native people, and becomes fascinated by their way of life. He also falls in love with a native girl named Nali, but their relationship is threatened by the cultural differences between them.As John becomes more integrated into the native community, he begins to realize that there is a dark side to their society. He discovers that the natives practice human sacrifice, and that Nali's life is in danger. John must make a decision about whether to stay with the people he has come to love, or to try to escape with Nali and save her life.In an Unknown Land explores themes of cultural differences, love, and sacrifice. It is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into a world that is both familiar and foreign.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: Thomas Gann
ISBN-10: 1162734523
ISBN-13: 9781162734521
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d