Tom Burnaby: A Story of Uganda and the Great Congo Forest

"Tom Burnaby: A Story of Uganda and the Great Congo Forest" by Herbert Strang is an adventure story set in early 20th century Africa. It follows Tom Burnaby's quest to join his uncle's expedition in Central Africa. Tom arrives in Uganda and quickly finds himself caught up in his uncle's plans. Despite being seen as inexperienced, Tom is determined to prove himself. He witnesses the mistreatment of a local boy, Mbutu, and steps in to help, forming a friendship. When Mbutu uncovers a plot against the expedition, Tom decides to embark on a dangerous journey to warn his uncle, facing numerous challenges and demonstrating his evolution from a young, unproven boy to a courageous and resourceful young man.