Buchan, John 1875-1940 creator text utu 2023 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Afrikan viimeinen kuningas" by John Buchan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative seems to explore themes of adventure and cultural encounters as it follows a young protagonist, Davie Crawfurd, who navigates the challenges of life in Africa, touching upon elements of colonialism and the complexities of societal dynamics in a foreign land. The opening of the story introduces Davie Crawfurd and presents a vivid backdrop of his childhood in Kirkcaple, where mundane church visits turn into childhood escapades with friends, setting a tone of youthful curiosity and adventure. As Davie and his friends sneak away from church to explore the local area, they encounter a mysterious figure by the beach, which sparks fear yet ignites an adventure that resonates with the essence of childhood exploration. This initial encounter with the unknown becomes a linchpin for the narrative, foreshadowing the deeper discoveries Davie will face as his journey leads him to Africa, where he finds himself amidst culturally rich and dangerous environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-04-18 Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen Originally published: Finland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1926 South Africa -- Fiction Clergy -- Fiction Adventure stories Scots -- South Africa -- Fiction Zulu (African people) -- Fiction PR Finland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70585 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70585 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134631.0 70585