Prester John

By Sabine Baring-Gould

Book Overview

Prester John is a historical adventure novel written by S. Baring-Gould. The story follows the journey of a young Scottish man named David Crawfurd, who travels to South Africa in search of a new life. While there, he becomes embroiled in a quest to find the legendary Prester John, a mythical Christian king who is said to rule over a land of great wealth and power.David's journey takes him deep into the African wilderness, where he encounters a host of dangers and challenges, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and deadly animals. Along the way, he befriends a local missionary named Mr. Mackenzie, who becomes his guide and mentor.As David gets closer to his goal, he discovers that the legend of Prester John may not be all that it seems. The truth about the mythical king and his kingdom is shrouded in mystery and deception, and David must use all of his wit and courage to uncover the truth and fulfill his quest.Filled with action, suspense, and intrigue, Prester John is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Baring-Gould's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its people bring the story to life, while his exploration of the themes of faith, loyalty, and betrayal add depth and complexity to the narrative.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, by S. Baring-Gould. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596516.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162859679
• ISBN13: 9781162859675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"