La Guerre Du Feu Info

Written by Belgian author J.-H. Rosny aîné (pseudonym of Joseph Henri Honoré Boex), the novel is a "prehistoric romance" that blended the scientific theories of its time with epic adventure.

Set roughly 100,000 years ago, the Oulhamr tribe loses its precious fire during a brutal raid. Unable to start a fire themselves, they face extinction. The tribe's leader promises his niece and the leadership to whoever can bring fire back. Three warriors— Naoh, Nam, and Gaw —embark on a perilous journey across Eurasia. La guerre du feu

It sold millions of copies and established a "noble savage" archetype that influenced generations of writers. The 1981 Film Adaptation Written by Belgian author J