The Tigers of Mompracem
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First edition cover
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| Author | Emilio Salgari |
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| Original title | Le Tigri di Mompracem |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
| Genre | Adventure novel |
| Publisher | Donath |
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Publication date
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1900 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| OCLC | 166871759 |
The Tigers of Mompracem (original title: Le Tigri di Mompracem) is an exotic adventure novel written by Italian author Emilio Salgari, published in 1900. It features his most famous character, Sandokan.
Plot introduction
The Tigers of Mompracem are a band of rebel pirates fighting against the colonial power of the Dutch and British empires. They are led by Sandokan, the indomitable Tiger of Malaysia, and his loyal friend Yanez de Gomera, a Portuguese wanderer and adventurer. After twelve years of spilling blood and spreading terror throughout Malaysia, Sandokan has reached the height of his power, but when the pirate learns of the existence of a beautiful girl, nicknamed "the Pearl of Labuan", his fortunes begin to change.
See also
- The Pirates of Malaysia
- The Two Tigers
- The King of the Sea
- The Black Corsair
- The Queen of the Caribbean
- Son of the Red Corsair
External links
- Read the first three chapters.
- Read about the series.
- Read reviews on Goodreads.com.
- Read a review of Sandokan: The Tigers of Mompracem.
- Read a review of the Sandokan series at SFSite.com.
- Read a review at Pirates and Privateers.
- Read a Sandokan Biography.
- Read about the historical Sandokan.
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