Dragon's Blood (1909)

Dragon's Blood is a novel written by Henry Milner Rideout and originally published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a young American man named Robert Bruce, who travels to the remote island of Sakhalin in search of a rare and valuable substance known as dragon's blood. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a Russian aristocrat, a Japanese geisha, and a group of Ainu people.As Robert delves deeper into his quest for dragon's blood, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. He must navigate treacherous terrain, confront dangerous wildlife, and outsmart ruthless competitors in order to obtain the valuable substance. Along the way, he also discovers the true nature of love and friendship, and learns valuable lessons about the importance of loyalty and perseverance.Dragon's Blood is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and suspense. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in turn-of-the-century Asia, and explores themes of cultural difference, greed, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. With its richly drawn characters and gripping plot, Dragon's Blood is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers 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.