Project Gutenberg 1998-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 214 Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856 1925 Haggard, Rider Haggard, Henry Rider Nada the Lily Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nada_the_Lily John Bickers and David Widger "Nada the Lily" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Zulu nation and follows the life of Mopo, a witch-doctor, as he navigates the turmoil of a world shaped by the fierce and ambitious King Chaka. Weaving elements of legend, prophecy, and the exploration of warrior culture, the narrative centers around larger themes of love, vengeance, and the brutal consequences of conquest, highlighted through Mopo's intricate connections to pivotal characters like Umslopogaas and Nada, the eponymous lily. The opening of "Nada the Lily" begins with a rich emotional dedication that sets the stage for the tale to unfold—one steeped in history and Zulu customs. Mopo, the narrator, recounts key prophetic moments of his life and the violent beginnings of the Zulu kingdom under Chaka. We learn of Mopo's past, his close ties to the protagonist Umslopogaas, and the striking prophecy surrounding the beautiful Nada, who is intertwined with their fates. The invocation of Chaka's ambitions and brutality is palpable as Mopo recounts his early experiences, portraying a world rife with tension, bloodshed, and the mystical beliefs that fuel the Zulu spirit, enticing readers into a world of tribal lore and explosive conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Zululand (South Africa) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 677968 2025-08-01T08:53:47.217402 text/html 698380 2021-02-13T11:26:43 text/html; charset=utf-8 350774 2025-08-01T08:53:56.426363 application/epub+zip 351640 2025-08-01T08:53:49.405409 application/epub+zip 351640 2025-08-01T08:53:48.035420 application/epub+zip 544092 2025-08-01T08:54:02.022344 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509082 2025-08-01T08:53:55.623371 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476817 2022-09-01T09:55:35.044881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 646059 2025-08-01T08:53:46.450404 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 646022 2021-02-13T11:34:47 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16283 2025-08-01T08:54:02.174292 application/rdf+xml 11494 2025-08-01T08:53:48.674370 image/jpeg 3206 2025-08-01T08:53:48.354382 image/jpeg 294572 2025-08-01T08:53:47.274615 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia