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Set against the backdrop of a Zulu insurrection in early 20th-century South Africa, the story follows young Scotsman David Crawfurd as he navigates a world of adventure and danger. His encounters with the charismatic pastor John Laputa and the scheming Portuguese Henriques lead him to uncover a plot involving diamond smuggling and a native uprising. After being captured, Crawfurd manages to escape during an ambush, ultimately discovering the fate of Henriques. The narrative intertwines themes of colonialism, bravery, and the clash of cultures.
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Prester John, John Buchan, 1. Baron Tweedsmuir
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Prester John
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 194
- ISBN13
- 9789357275804
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a Zulu insurrection in early 20th-century South Africa, the story follows young Scotsman David Crawfurd as he navigates a world of adventure and danger. His encounters with the charismatic pastor John Laputa and the scheming Portuguese Henriques lead him to uncover a plot involving diamond smuggling and a native uprising. After being captured, Crawfurd manages to escape during an ambush, ultimately discovering the fate of Henriques. The narrative intertwines themes of colonialism, bravery, and the clash of cultures.