The Tigers of Mompracem

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The Tigers of Mompracem
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English-language cover
Author Emilio Salgari
Original titleLe Tigri di Mompracem
TranslatorNico Lorenzutti
LanguageItalian
SeriesThe Sandokan Series
Genre Adventure fiction
Young adult literature
PublisherROH Press (first English translation)
Donath (first Italian publisher)
Publication date
  • English: 2008
  • Italian: 1900
Publication placeItaly
Media typePaperback, Ebook
Pages272
ISBN 978-0978270728
Followed by The Mystery of the Black Jungle  

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.

Contents

It was adapted into a 1970 film The Tigers of Mompracem directed by Mario Sequi.

Plot introduction

In 19th century Malaysia, the Tigers of Mompracem are a band of rebel pirates fighting against the colonial power of the Dutch Empire and British Empire. 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 extraordinary "Pearl of Labuan", his fortunes begin to change.

Characters

See also

Novels in the Sandokan Series:

Novels in The Black Corsair series:

Captain Tempesta novels:

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