02141cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500220015026400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800450038952012430043453400450167765300220172265300230174485600430176799900170181058886UtSlPG20260610134345.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aYoung, Francis Brett,d1884-195414aThe Crescent Moon 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-02-13  aThis eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"The Crescent Moon" by Francis Brett Young is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences of Eva Burwarton and her brother James as they arrive in East Africa to serve as missionaries. The narrative delves into themes of colonialism, faith, and the clash of cultures, focusing particularly on the psychological and emotional strains faced by the characters in their new environment.  The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Nairobi station, where the protagonist meets a congregation of missionaries alongside wounded Indian sepoys. Among the gathered crowd, Eva Burwarton stands out for her beauty and mysterious demeanor, contrasting sharply with the emotional intensity of those around her. As her brother joins her in the mission field, it becomes apparent that their journey will not only test their faith but also lead them to encounter the complexities and challenges of their cross-cultural mission, particularly relating to their neighbor, Godovius. The narrative sets the stage for the Burwartons' trials ahead as they navigate the intricate socio-political landscape of Africa while grappling with personal turmoil and unforeseen dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrica -- Fiction  aParanormal fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58886  c99712d99712