Prester John

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century South Africa, the narrative follows nineteen-year-old David Crawfurd as he embarks on a quest for fortune. His journey intertwines with John Laputa, a Zulu minister and leader of a significant uprising, drawing David into a world of myth and adventure. Themes of lost civilizations, friendship, and betrayal unfold, alongside encounters with wildlife and mystical elements. Written by John Buchan, this novel marked his rise as a prominent adventure writer.