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Prester John

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Prester John is an adventure fiction novel by John Buchan. Key subjects include South Africa and Clergy.

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About Prester John

"Prester John" by John Buchan is an adventure novel published in 1910. Young Scotsman David Crawfurd travels to South Africa, where he stumbles upon a dangerous secret: the charismatic Reverend John Laputa is planning a massive native uprising. Armed with the legendary ruby necklet of Prester John, Laputa aims to unite tribes against colonial rule. Crawfurd must navigate treachery, capture, and daring escapes as he races to stop the rebellion. Set against the backdrop of colonial Africa, this tale blends political intrigue with pulse-pounding action.
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Themes, setting & tropes

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Subjects

  • South Africa
  • Clergy
  • Adventure stories
  • Scots, South Africa
  • Zulu, African people

Quick answers

Who wrote Prester John?

Prester John was written by John Buchan.

What genre is Prester John?

It is usually shelved as Adventure.

Is Prester John free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Prester John?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 44 min.

What books are similar to Prester John?

Readers who like it often enjoy Nada the Lily, Treasure Island and The Fellowship of the Ring.

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