The Red Men Of The Dusk: A Romance (1900)

The Red Men of the Dusk: A Romance is a novel written by John Finnemore and published in 1900. The story is set in the fictional country of Katabasia, where the protagonist, Ronald Temple, finds himself stranded after his ship sinks in the Katabasian Sea. He is rescued by the Red Men, a tribe of natives who are fiercely independent and hostile towards outsiders. Ronald is initially taken captive by the Red Men, but he soon earns their respect and admiration by demonstrating his bravery and intelligence. He becomes friends with the tribe's leader, Prince Ivan, and falls in love with his daughter, Princess Nadia. The novel explores themes of colonialism, imperialism, and cultural differences. It also touches on the idea of love transcending boundaries, as Ronald and Nadia come from vastly different backgrounds but still manage to find a connection. As the story progresses, Ronald becomes embroiled in a power struggle between Prince Ivan and his rival, Prince Zorin. He must navigate the politics of the tribe and use his wit and cunning to help his friends and protect himself. Overall, The Red Men of the Dusk: A Romance is a thrilling adventure story that also delves into deeper themes of identity, loyalty, and love.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.