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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

Beyond the Black River

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Robert E. Howard's Beyond the Black River is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. It deals with Conan.

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About Beyond the Black River

"Beyond the Black River" by Robert E. Howard is a short story first published in May–June 1935. Set in the fictional Hyborian Age, it follows Conan the Cimmerian as he battles a savage Pictish tribe led by the wizard Zogar Sag in the unsettled wilderness beyond the Black River. When a frontier fort faces overwhelming assault, Conan and a young settler named Balthus must warn defenseless colonists before they're slaughtered in a massive raid that threatens to reclaim an entire province.
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Beyond the Black River — LibriVox recording, 2 h 34 min in 8 sections.

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  • Fantasy fiction, American
  • Conan

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Who wrote Beyond the Black River?

Beyond the Black River was written by Robert E. Howard.

What genre is Beyond the Black River?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Beyond the Black River free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Beyond the Black River?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 34 min.

What books are similar to Beyond the Black River?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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