The Red Derelict (1904) - Bertram Mitford - Bog

The Red Derelict is a novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1904. The story follows the adventures of a young man named David Blackburn who sets out on a mission to find his missing father who disappeared while exploring the African continent. Along the way, David encounters a variety of dangerous situations and meets a cast of colorful characters including a beautiful young woman named Dora, a ruthless slave trader named Zita, and a mysterious ship called the Red Derelict.As David delves deeper into his quest, he discovers that his father was searching for a lost treasure that is said to be hidden somewhere in Africa. With the help of his new friends, David sets out to find the treasure and uncover the truth about his father's disappearance. However, they soon find themselves pursued by Zita and his band of ruthless mercenaries who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the treasure.The Red Derelict is a thrilling adventure story that takes the reader on a journey through the African wilderness. Mitford's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life and keep the reader engaged from beginning to end. The novel also explores themes of greed, betrayal, and redemption, making it a thought-provoking read that will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.