The Pursuit (1910)

The Pursuit, written by Frank Mackenzie Savile and originally published in 1910, is a thrilling adventure novel set in the early 20th century. The story follows the protagonist, John Stirling, a young British engineer who is sent to South America to oversee the construction of a railway. However, his job takes an unexpected turn when he is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee for his life.As Stirling attempts to clear his name and evade his pursuers, he finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse across the rugged terrain of South America. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman, a ruthless bandit leader, and a group of indigenous people fighting for their land.The Pursuit is a fast-paced and action-packed novel that combines elements of adventure, romance, and suspense. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in South America at the turn of the century and explores themes of justice, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity. With its gripping plot and vivid characters, The Pursuit is a classic of early 20th-century adventure literature that will appeal to fans of the genre and lovers of thrilling tales.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.