Lord Lister No. 0030: De Directeur der Koloniale Vereeniging by Kurt Matull et al.

"Lord Lister No. 0030: De Directeur der Koloniale Vereeniging" by Kurt Matull et al. is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character John Raffles, also known as Lord Lister, who encounters fraudulent schemes tied to colonial ventures in Africa, particularly involving a dubious Belgian company promising wealth to unsuspecting investors. The book appears to explore themes of deception, colonial exploitation, and the pursuit of fortune. The opening of the novel introduces John Raffles and his secretary, Charly Brand, as they react to a prospectus advertising a seemingly miraculous opportunity for wealth in Africa. Raffles’ indignation over the prospectus reveals not only his contempt for the unscrupulousness of the colonizers but also sets the stage for his intentions to confront these swindlers. After determining to visit the director of the Colonial Association in Brussels, Raffles’ journey begins, plotting his course through the moral complexities of colonialism while hinting at his shrewd character and adventurous spirit. As the narrative unfolds, it lays the groundwork for Raffles' escapades and the challenges he will face in Kilambayo, illustrating the tension between aspiration and the harsh realities of colonial enterprises. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Matull, Kurt, 1872-1920
Author Blankensee, Theo von, 1881-1928
Title Lord Lister No. 0030: De Directeur der Koloniale Vereeniging
Original Publication Amsterdam: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel, 1910, pubdate 1923.
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals
Subject Dime novels -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 75085
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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