The Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856-1925 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Wizard" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel published in 1896. Reverend Thomas Owen travels to south central Africa to convert the Amasuka tribe, known as the People of Fire. There he confronts Hokosa, chief of the Wizards, who demands he prove his God's power through dangerous trials by lightning. Set against the backdrop of British colonialism, this tale of faith and cultural collision unfolds through poison plots, magical contests, and ultimately sacrifice, as competing beliefs clash in dramatic fashion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_(novel) Release date is 2006-04-04 Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; David Widger Original publication data not identified Africa -- Fiction Missionaries -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2893 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2893 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133104.0 2893