The Blind Lion of the Congo

"The Blind Lion of the Congo" by Elliott Whitney is an early 20th-century tale of youthful adventure. Eager student Burt St. John and his friend Howard Critchfield get the chance of a lifetime when Burt's explorer uncle, George William Wallace, invites them on an ivory-hunting expedition to the Congo. The narrative kicks off with news of the exciting prospect during a family dinner, despite his parent’s concern. George’s proposal to Burt sets off an adventure in the unfamiliar wilderness where the boys are sure to experience wild animals, and trials.