Jack Hildreth On The Nile

By Karl May

Book Overview

""Jack Hildreth On The Nile"" is a novel written by Karl May, a German author known for his adventure stories. The book follows the story of Jack Hildreth, a young American who travels to Egypt to join an archaeological expedition along the Nile River. During his journey, Jack faces various challenges and dangers, including a group of thieves who try to steal the expedition's treasures, a sandstorm that nearly kills him, and a deadly encounter with a venomous snake.As Jack continues his journey, he becomes involved in a complex web of intrigue and betrayal, as he discovers that some members of the expedition are not what they seem. Along the way, he also falls in love with a beautiful Egyptian woman named Zora, who helps him navigate the treacherous waters of Egyptian politics and society.Despite the many obstacles he faces, Jack remains determined to uncover the secrets of the Nile and protect the expedition's valuable artifacts. With his quick wit, physical prowess, and unwavering courage, he proves himself to be a true adventurer and hero.""Jack Hildreth On The Nile"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt. It is a must-read for fans of classic adventure novels and anyone who loves a good story of danger and excitement.""I agreed readily to this request, and went up alone. The hill was at most but fifty ells high, and there was absolutely nothing interesting about it. All around and under me was sand, nothing but sand to be seen in all directions. What could have given rise to the absurd legend that this was the mouth of hell? There were many burial-places around Siout; perhaps some here had been opened and had swallowed up investigators, and hence the legend.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162668644
• ISBN13: 9781162668642
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"