Kim. The Naulahka

This volume brings together two compelling works by Rudyard Kipling that explore the intricate relationship between cultures: "Kim" and "The Naulahka: A Story of West and East," written in collaboration with Wolcott Balestier. "Kim" is a vivid coming-of-age masterpiece set against the backdrop of the British Raj. It follows the adventures of Kimball O'Hara, an orphaned boy who navigates the bustling streets and diverse landscapes of India. As he accompanies a Tibetan lama on a spiritual quest, Kim becomes a pawn in the "Great Game"-the clandestine intelligence conflict between the British and Russian Empires.In "The Naulahka: A Story of West and East," the narrative bridges the American West and the Indian subcontinent. Nicholas Tarvin, a determined man from Colorado, ventures to a royal court in India to retrieve a legendary jeweled necklace. This story provides a unique contrast between Western ambition and Eastern royal tradition, blending romance with high-stakes adventure. Both works are celebrated for their rich atmospheric detail and their profound insight into the social and political dynamics of the late nineteenth century, cementing Kipling's legacy as a premier chronicler of his era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 682, Paperback, Tradd Street Press