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The Tigers of Mompracem

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.

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Emilio Salgari
Le Tigri di Mompracem
Nico Lorenzutti
Italian
The Sandokan Series
Adventure fictionYoung adult literature
ROH Press (first English translation) Donath (first Italian publisher)
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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.

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

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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.

  • Sandokan - The Tiger of Malaysia, leader of the Tigers of Mompracem
  • Lady Marianna Guillonk - The Pearl of Labuan
  • Yanez De Gomera - A Portuguese adventurer, second in command to Sandokan
  • Lord James Guillonk - Marianna's uncle
  • Baron William Rosenthal - A British officer
  • Patan
  • Giro-Batol
  • Juioko

Novels in the Sandokan Series:

Novels in The Black Corsair series:

Captain Tempesta novels:

  • Captain Tempesta

  • The Lion of Damascus

  • Official website (in English)

  • Read the first chapter.

  • Read a review of Sandokan: The Tigers of Mompracem at SBTB.com.

  • Italy’s enduring love affair with Emilio Salgari, The Economist, June 2017

  • The Tiger of Malaysia, Barga News

  • 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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