H. Rider Haggard 
The People of the Mist 

'The People of the Mist’ by H. Rider Haggard is an adventure novel set in the heart of Africa. The story follows the journey of Leonard Outram and his friend, George Curtis, as they embark on a perilous expedition to find a lost tribe called the People of the Mist. Along the way, they encounter hostile natives, treacherous landscapes, and a mysterious and powerful force that seems to control the fate of the tribe. With danger at every turn, Leonard and George must use all their wit and bravery to survive and uncover the secrets of the People of the Mist.