London / New York.: Longmans, Green, and Co. / Printed in England., 1920. Reprint. 1st 1892; 1st Silver 1985; 7th Silver reprint.. Hard cover. Very good. No dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. Prior owner date 1925. End paper age-toning. Moderately darkened spine. Tight binding. Solid book. Slight spine end and corner wear.. Kerr, Charles (Grayscale art plates from work by).. 1 Gray cloth over boards. Gold and dark blue stamped titles, front border lines. 295 p. 19 cm. Copyright page small paste-on: "Made in Great Britain". Dedication dated 13 September, 1891, by author to Sir Theophilus Shepstone, K.C.M.G., Natal, addressed in the name African tribes from the Zambesi to Cape Agulhas knew Shepstone, "Sompseu" over 50 years. In his Preface, Haggard writes this novel is "beyond that of the setting out of a wild tale of savage life". He writes of a time when Chaka rose to miltary power among the Zulu nation, a time when he slaughtered more than 1 million humans until his fall in 1828. And evil genius, notes Haggard, the truth about whom this novel recounts. Other historic details, and some literary license, are included in the Preface. "Nada the Lily" is the story told over a campfire to Haggard's series hero Allan Qustermain by an ancient Zulu. Works by Sir Rider Haggard" before frontispiece back list Parliamentary Blue-Book; Political History; Sociology, Agriculture, Country Life; Travel; 10 Novels; 36 Romances, this title listed 10th among them. 23 illustrated plates listed.

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Nada the Lily is an historical novel by English writer H. Rider Haggard, written in 1892. It is said to be inspired by Haggard's time in South Africa (1875-1882). The novel tells the tale of the hero Umslopogaas, the illegitimate son of the great Zulu king and general Chaka, and his love for "the most beautiful of Zulu women", Nada the Lily. Nada the Lily is unusual for a novel of its time in that its entire cast of characters is South African and black.

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Bookseller: Hedgehog's Whimsey Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: Alibris.C4810004762
Title: Nada the Lily (The Silver Library Edition)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider
Illustrator: Kerr, Charles (Grayscale art plates from work by).
Format/Binding: Hard cover
Book Condition: Used - Very good. No dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. Prior owner date 1925. End paper age-toning. Moderately darkened spine. Tig
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reprint. 1st 1892; 1st Silver 1985; 7th Silver reprint.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Longmans, Green, and Co. / Printed in England.
Place of Publication: London / New York.
Date Published: 1920
Keywords: Charles Kerr, artist|Langeni Tribe, Africa|Zulu tribe|Umslopogaas|Allan Quatermain, fictional hero
Bookseller catalogs: Fiction;

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Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.

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