The Man Who Would Be King (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book transports readers to the late 19th century where they will encounter Daniel Dravot and Peachey Carnehan, two former soldiers who set out on an extraordinary adventure to become kings in Afghanistan. The author draws upon extensive research to craft a captivating tale of imperialism, adventure, and the allure of power, set against the backdrop of the "Great Game" between Britain and Russia. Through the protagonists' quest to establish a kingdom in the remote and mountainous region of Kafiristan, the book explores themes of ambition, cultural clash, and the limits of human endurance. It offers a unique and immersive account of a forgotten chapter in history, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of colonialism and the enduring human desire for conquest and domination. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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