Prester John

Prester John is a novel by John Buchan that was first published in 1910. The book tells the story of a young Scottish man named David Crawfurd, who travels to South Africa to work as a storekeeper. While there, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous adventure involving a mysterious figure known as Prester John.Prester John is a legendary Christian king who is said to rule over a kingdom of riches and wonders in the East. David becomes fascinated by the legend and begins to investigate its origins. He soon discovers that there are many people who believe that Prester John is real and that he is planning to launch a holy war against the Muslim world.As David delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. He must navigate treacherous political factions, outwit cunning adversaries, and confront his own fears and doubts as he seeks to uncover the truth about Prester John.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and historical fiction. It is also a commentary on the colonial era and the clash of cultures that characterized that time period. Buchan's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and his nuanced portrayal of the various characters make Prester John 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.