The Explorer (1909)

""The Explorer"" is a novel written by W. Somerset Maugham and published in 1909. The story revolves around the character of Tim, a young man who sets out on an expedition to South America in search of a lost tribe. Tim is accompanied by a group of other explorers, including a doctor, a naturalist, and a surveyor. As they journey deeper into the jungle, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including hostile natives, dangerous animals, and treacherous terrain. Along the way, Tim also grapples with his own personal demons, including a troubled past and a sense of isolation from his fellow explorers. Ultimately, the group's quest for the lost tribe leads them to a shocking discovery that forces them to confront the limits of their own understanding of the world and their place in it. ""The Explorer"" is a gripping tale of adventure, discovery, and self-discovery, and a powerful exploration of the human desire for exploration and discovery in the face of adversity.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.