A Yellow God: An Idol of Africa, published in 1908 by H. Rider Haggard, is a novel set against the backdrop of Africa, exploring themes of greed and ambition through the story of Sir Robert Aylward and Major Alan Vernon. The two men engage in a speculative scheme to transform a desert into a commercial hub, but their plans are complicated by moral dilemmas and the supernatural presence of a golden idol known as the Yellow God. This work is notable for its blend of adventure and fantasy, featuring elements like a magic mask and themes of fate intertwined with the pursuit of wealth.
