Prester John

Prester John is an adventure novel by John Buchan, first published in 1910. The story follows the journey of a young Scottish man named David Crawfurd, who travels to South Africa to work as a storekeeper for his uncle. While there, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a mysterious figure known as Prester John, who is said to be a powerful Christian king ruling over a lost kingdom in Africa.As David investigates the legend of Prester John, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a German adventurer, a Dutch missionary, and a beautiful young woman named Jessie. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across the African wilderness, facing treacherous terrain, hostile tribes, and dangerous wildlife.As the group gets closer to uncovering the truth about Prester John, they begin to realize that their quest may have deadly consequences. They must use all their wits and courage to outsmart their enemies and survive the dangers that lie ahead.Combining elements of adventure, mystery, and romance, Prester John is a thrilling tale of exploration and intrigue that has captivated readers for over a century. With vivid descriptions of African landscapes and cultures, as well as a cast of unforgettable characters, it is a classic of early 20th-century literature.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.