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The Sacred Herb (1908)

The Sacred Herb (1908)

Fergus Hume

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781437109184
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The Sacred Herb is a novel written by Fergus Hume and published in 1908. The story is set in India and revolves around the discovery of a rare and powerful herb that has the ability to cure any disease. The herb is considered sacred by the local people and is closely guarded by a group of priests.The protagonist of the story is a British doctor named Paul Harley who is sent to India to investigate the herb and its medicinal properties. Along the way, he meets a beautiful woman named Yasmini who is also interested in the herb and its powers. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the secrets of the sacred herb and its mysterious guardians.As they delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter a host of obstacles and dangers, including treacherous terrain, deadly animals, and rival factions who will stop at nothing to possess the herb. Along the way, they also discover a dark and sinister plot involving the herb and its guardians, and must race against time to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring.The Sacred Herb is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of science, spirituality, and cultural differences. It is a fascinating glimpse into the world of colonial India and the clash between Western and Eastern cultures. The novel is a classic of its time and has been praised for its vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and suspenseful plot.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.

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