O livro narra uma jornada ao coração da África feita por um grupo de aventureiros liderados por Allan Quatermain em busca de lendária riqueza que diz-se estar oculta nas minas que dão nome ao romance. É considerado o primeiro romance de aventura a se passar na África e é considerado o precursor do gênero literário "mundo perdido", em que se descobre um novo mundo, daí sua importância.
CLASSIC FICTION (PRE C 1945). A historical romance, this novel tells of the adventures of the hot-headed young Gascon, d'Artagnan and his three companions Athos, Porthos and Aramis as they gallantly defend the Queen of France, using their wit and their swords.
By cutting off the witch's head, the soldier gained possession of the tinderbox that made him a wealthy man.
Hansel and Gretel is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
Three musketeers. Two enemies. One major battle.' 'All for one and one for all!' Country boy d'Artagnan is desperate to join the King's elite band of bodyguards, the Musketeers. And when his fiery loyalties (which often get him into trouble) and incredible sword skill (which get him out again) manages to impress brash Porthos, foppish Aramis and melancholy Athos, the three musketeers and d'Artagnan become friends for life. When they discover that the King they protect is under threat, the Musketeers must outwit the scheming Cardinal Richelieu and the seductive spy Milady - encountering adventure, friendship, romance and intrigue along the way - in order to save France from destruction. But could a deadly secret be the death of them all?