| Author |
Buchan, John, 1875-1940 |
| Title |
Prester John
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prester_John_(novel)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jo Churcher. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Prester John" by John Buchan is an adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around David Crawfurd, a young man whose childhood in the coastal town of Kirkcaple shapes his character and sets him on an unexpected path towards Africa, where he seeks adventure and a purpose in life while uncovering secrets connected to the enigmatic figure of Prester John. The opening of "Prester John" introduces us to young Davie Crawfurd, who escapes the confinement of a church service with his friends to explore the nearby cliffs and beaches. They encounter a mysterious black man performing strange rituals by the sea, triggering a series of events filled with curiosity and terror. This encounter marks the beginning of Davie's journey, which leads from his pastoral Scottish roots to the wild landscapes of South Africa, setting the stage for themes of adventure, cultural exploration, and the search for identity. As Davie navigates through life-changing experiences, the opening establishes a sense of tension and foreshadows the larger mysteries he will face in the world beyond Kirkcaple. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
South Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Clergy -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Scots -- South Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Zulu (African people) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
611 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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