
Elissa - OR THE DOOM OF ZIMBABWE - by H. Rider Haggard
Contents
DEDICATION
AUTHOR’S NOTE
NOTE
ELISSA
CHAPTER I THE CARAVAN
CHAPTER II THE GROVE OF BAALTIS
CHAPTER III ITHOBAL THE KING
CHAPTER IV THE DREAM OF ISSACHAR
In the heart of Africa, a glittering city of stone and gold once thrived, its towers echoing the distant customs of a far‑off seafaring people. The story follows a caravan that arrives at this mysterious settlement, where the ancient walls hide temples, bustling markets, and a fragile peace held together by trade and faith. As the travelers settle among the locals, a tender romance blossoms, offering a glimpse of hope amid the looming threat of hostile tribes eager to claim the wealth for themselves.
Through vivid descriptions of lush groves, solemn halls, and secret rites, the narrative weaves together intrigue and devotion. The characters grapple with the clash of cultures, the weight of prophecy, and the courage required to protect both love and belief. Listeners will be drawn into a world where the past’s forgotten glory confronts the present’s relentless danger, inviting reflection on how even the grandest civilizations can teeter on the brink of ruin.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (288K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-03-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1856–1925
Best known for thrilling Victorian adventures like King Solomon’s Mines and She, this English writer helped shape the modern lost-world tale. His years in southern Africa gave his fiction the sweeping landscapes, danger, and sense of discovery that made his stories famous.
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