"The Golden Rock" by Ernest Glanville is an adventure story set in the late 1800s, where a young man named Francis Hume inherits a mysterious map from his deceased uncle, Old Trader Hume, compelling him to embark on a journey across Africa. Francis abandons his ordinary life as he seeks the fabled Golden Rock, a treasure promising immense wealth. His uncle, a rugged adventurer, spent his life trading in Africa, only to die in England, unappreciated. Now under the weight of a promise, Francis must navigate dangerous terrains and confront unexpected challenges that emerge as he follows the map's cryptic clues to fulfill his uncle's legacy, test his own courage, and encounter the complexities of ambition and loyalty.
The Golden Rock
By Ernest Glanville
A young man leaves his normal life behind following an old map in order to find a legendary treasure, discover his true self, and satisfy a promise.
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About the AuthorErnest Glanville was a Cape Colony and later South African author, known especially for his short stories which are widely read and taught in South Africa. He also wrote seventeen historical novels.
Ernest Glanville was a Cape Colony and later South African author, known especially for his short stories which are widely read and taught in South Africa. He also wrote seventeen historical novels.
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