"With Edged Tools" is a gripping Victorian adventure novel that masterfully weaves a tale of ambition, honor, and the perils of the unknown. Set against the contrasting backdrops of sophisticated London society and the unforgiving wilderness of West Africa, the story follows two men, Jack Meredith and Guy Oscard. Driven by their own motives-Meredith by a desire to prove his worth to his father and Oscard by a simple need for fortune-they embark on a hazardous expedition into the African interior in search of a rare and ... Read More
"With Edged Tools" is a gripping Victorian adventure novel that masterfully weaves a tale of ambition, honor, and the perils of the unknown. Set against the contrasting backdrops of sophisticated London society and the unforgiving wilderness of West Africa, the story follows two men, Jack Meredith and Guy Oscard. Driven by their own motives-Meredith by a desire to prove his worth to his father and Oscard by a simple need for fortune-they embark on a hazardous expedition into the African interior in search of a rare and valuable medicinal plant known as Simiacine. As they navigate the physical dangers of the jungle and the complexities of local politics, the narrative explores the "edged tools" of human character: the sharp wit, resolve, and moral integrity required to survive both social intrigue and natural threats. Henry Seton Merriman delivers a sophisticated prose style and a keen psychological insight into his characters, making "With Edged Tools" a standout example of late 19th-century adventure fiction. This work remains a compelling exploration of the Victorian spirit of exploration and the timeless conflict between personal ambition and ethical duty. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read Less
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Very good. John Murray, London 1927. Hardcover edition, lacks a jacket. Bound in navy blue cloth semi-limp boards with gilt lettering to spine. Light wear to boards. Internally pages tanned, with very faint spotting. Text remains clear & bright. Binding firm. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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