Prester John by John Buchan (1910)
John Buchan's classic novel, Prester John, tells the story of David Crawfurd, a young Scotsman who embarks on a journey to find the legendary Prester John, a mythical Christian king who is said to rule over a vast kingdom in the East. David's journey takes him from Scotland to the Middle East, where he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious Arab sheikh, a beautiful princess, and a powerful warlord. Along the way, he discovers the truth about Prester John and his kingdom, and learns about the power of faith and friendship. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of action, romance, and mystery. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of faith, loyalty, and the power of belief.
By John Buchan · First published 1910 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 23 chapters · 76,410 words
First lines
TO LIONEL PHILLIPS
Time, they say, must the best of us capture, / And travel and battle and gems and gold / No more can kindle the ancient rapture, / For even the youngest of hearts grows old. / But in you, I think, the boy is not over; / So take this medley of ways and wars / As the gift of a friend and a fellow-lover / Of the fairest country under the stars. / J. B.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Buchan
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 76,410 words
- Structure: 23 chapters, 1,249 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The novel follows the adventures of the protagonist, David Crawfurd, as he embarks on a journey to find the mythical Prester John.
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the early 16th century and follows the journey of David Crawfurd as he travels through Europe and Africa in search of Prester John.
- Mystery — The novel follows the protagonist as he attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Prester John and his kingdom.
- Romance — The novel features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a woman he meets on his journey.
Tags
Thriller · arcoll · berg · blaauwildebeestefontein · black · blood · bush · business · cave · country · david crawurd · day
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Man on the Kirkcaple Shore
- Chapter 2: Furth! Fortune!
- Chapter 3: Blaauwildebeestefontein
- Chapter 4: My Journey to the Winter-veld
- Chapter 5: Mr Wardlaw Has a Premonition
- Chapter 6: The Drums Beat at Sunset
- Chapter 7: Captain Arcoll Tells a Tale
- Chapter 8: I Fall in Again With the Reverend John Laputa
- Chapter 9: The Store at Umvelos'
- Chapter 10: I Go Treasure-hunting
- Chapter 11: The Cave of the Rooirand
- Chapter 12: Captain Arcoll Sends a Message
- Chapter 13: The Drift of the Letaba
- Chapter 14: I Carry the Collar of Prester John
- Chapter 15: Morning in the Berg
- Chapter 16: Inanda's Kraal
- Chapter 17: A Deal and Its Consequences
- Chapter 18: How a Man May Sometimes Put His Trust in a Horse
- Chapter 19: Arcoll's Shepherding
- Chapter 20: My Last Sight of the Reverend John Laputa
- Chapter 21: I Climb the Crags a Second Time
- Chapter 22: A Great Peril and a Great Salvation
- Chapter 23: My Uncle's Gift is Many Times Multiplied