The Elephant God (1921)
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ISBN10: 1165124866
ISBN13: 9781165124862
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165124862
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Elephant God is a novel written by Gordon Casserly and published in 1921. The story is set in India and follows the adventures of a young British officer named Captain Dick Stapleton. The captain is sent to India to investigate a series of mysterious deaths that have occurred in a small village. As he investigates, he comes across a cult that worships an elephant god and believes that sacrificing humans will bring them good fortune.Captain Stapleton is determined to put an end to the cult's practices and save the lives of the villagers. He is aided in his mission by a local woman named Lal Singh, who has her own reasons for wanting to stop the cult. Together, they face many obstacles and dangers as they try to uncover the truth behind the cult and its practices.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of religion, colonialism, and cultural clashes. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in India during the early 20th century and provides a glimpse into the complex relationships between the British colonizers and the Indian people. The Elephant God is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure fiction and is still widely read and enjoyed today.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.
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