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The Man Who Would Be King

by Rudyard Kipling
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Overview

The rugged mountains of 19th-century Afghanistan serve as the backdrop for this humorous and action-packed tale of two happy-go-lucky Britons who take over a remote kingdom. The colorful inhabitants and beautiful prose enrich a beautifully powerful ending.

This beautifully packaged series of classic novellas includes the works of masterful writers. Inexpensive and collectible, they are often the first single-volume publications of these classic tales, offering a closer look at this underappreciated literary form and providing a fresh take on the world's most celebrated authors.

Synopsis

The rugged mountains of 19th-century Afghanistan serve as the backdrop for this humorous and action-packed tale of two happy-go-lucky Britons who take over a remote kingdom. The colorful inhabitants and beautiful prose enrich a beautifully powerful ending.

This beautifully packaged series of classic novellas includes the works of masterful writers. Inexpensive and collectible, they are often the first single-volume publications of these classic tales, offering a closer look at this underappreciated literary form and providing a fresh take on the world's most celebrated authors.

About the Author, Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling is considered one of the greatest English writers in history and is particularly renowned for his writings about India and the Raj. He is the author of such famous works as The Jungle Book and Kim.

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Book Details

Published
April 1, 2007
Publisher
Book Jungle
Pages
144
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781594626326

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