The Ethiopian: A Narrative Of The Society Of Human Leopards (1900)

By John Cameron Grant

Book Overview

The Ethiopian: A Narrative of the Society of Human Leopards is a historical novel written by John Cameron Grant and first published in 1900. The book is set in Ethiopia during the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man named Mark Kennedy who travels to the country to work as a missionary. While there, he discovers a secret society known as the ""Society of Human Leopards"" that is believed to have the ability to transform into leopards.As Mark investigates the society, he learns that they are responsible for a series of brutal murders and that they are planning to overthrow the government. Mark must navigate his way through this dangerous society while also dealing with the challenges of being a foreigner in a foreign land.The Ethiopian offers a unique perspective on Ethiopian culture and society during the late 19th century. Grant's vivid descriptions of the landscape and people of Ethiopia make the novel a captivating read. The book also touches on themes of colonialism, religion, and cultural identity.Overall, The Ethiopian is a gripping historical novel that provides a fascinating insight into Ethiopian culture and society during a pivotal period in its history.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: 1163945544
• ISBN13: 9781163945544
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"