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
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
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