Long Odds

Long Odds is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, published in 1889. The story follows the life of a young man named Leonard Outram, who sets out on a journey to Africa to find his missing father. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and dangers, including hostile tribes, wild animals, and treacherous terrain.As he travels deeper into the continent, Leonard meets a beautiful young woman named Juanna, who is being held captive by a ruthless slave trader. Together, they embark on a perilous adventure to rescue Juanna's sister and escape the clutches of their captors.Throughout the novel, Haggard weaves a tale of love, adventure, and survival, set against the backdrop of the African wilderness. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape and wildlife, as well as colorful depictions of the cultures and customs of the various tribes that Leonard and Juanna encounter on their journey.Long Odds is a classic adventure novel that has captivated readers for over a century, and is considered one of Haggard's most popular works. It is a thrilling tale of courage and determination, and a testament to the human spirit in the face of adversity.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume Two, by H. Rider Haggard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419181335.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.

Stephen Coan is an assistant editor of The Natal Witness.