Original title Il re del mare Country Italy | Translator Nico Lorenzutti Originally published 1906 | |
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Language English, Original: Italian Publisher ROH Press (first English translation)Donath (first Italian publisher) Publication date English 2009Italian 1906 Genres Adventure fiction, Young adult fiction Similar Works by Emilio Salgari, Adventure fiction books, Classical Studies books | ||
The King of the Sea (original title: Il re del mare) is an exotic adventure novel written by Italian author Emilio Salgari, published in 1906. It features his most famous character, Sandokan.
Plot introduction
Malaysia, 1868. A mysterious figure has armed the Dyaks and led them into battle against Tremal-Naik. Yanez races to the rescue but soon learns that Sandokan and his Tigers are also under threat. Despite eleven years of peace, the new Rajah of Sarawak, James Brooke's nephew, has ordered the pirates to leave their island home or face all out war. Is this the end for the Tigers of Mompracem?
References
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