Unfinished Story
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The story begins with a lively dinner party filled with distinguished guests, including an author and a painter. During the conversation, the author and painter are confronted with the notion that their creations lack a true reflection of reality. However, a young explorer, Gordon, challenges this perspective, asserting that reality often surpasses the most fantastical tales. He proposes a story from his own experiences that he believes would defy belief if written down, and thus, he commences to narrate his extraordinary adventures. The story unfolds through Gordon's vivid account, encompassing thrilling escapades, unexpected encounters, and encounters with the unknown. 'Unfinished Story' underscores the captivating nature of life's untold stories, prompting readers to ponder the line between reality and imagination, and the power of storytelling to transport and amaze.Book Details
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Richard Harding Davis
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Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, a...
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