Prester John (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419142895)

Prester John is a novel by John Buchan, first published in 1910. The story follows the adventures of David Crawfurd, a young Scottish man who travels to South Africa to work as a storekeeper. However, he soon becomes embroiled in a dangerous and mysterious plot involving the mythical figure of Prester John, a Christian king said to rule over a lost kingdom in Africa.As Crawfurd delves deeper into the conspiracy, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a German adventurer, a Zulu warrior, and a beautiful missionary. Together, they journey across the African landscape, facing perilous obstacles and uncovering clues to the whereabouts of Prester John's kingdom.The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of action, suspense, and intrigue. It also explores themes of imperialism, religion, and cultural clashes, as Crawfurd grapples with his own beliefs and values in the face of a foreign and unfamiliar world.Buchan's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its people bring the story to life, while his engaging narrative style keeps readers on the edge of their seats. A classic of adventure literature, Prester John is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone interested in the history and culture of Africa.I mind as if it were yesterday my first sight of the man. Little I knew at the time how big the moment was with destiny, or how often that face seen in the fitful moonlight would haunt my sleep and disturb my waking hours. But I mind yet the cold grue of terror I got from it, a terror which was surely more than the due of a few truant lads breaking the Sabbath with their play.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Buchan
ISBN-10: 1419142895
ISBN-13: 9781419142895
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.38h x 7.46w x 0.39d