"Bosambo of the River" is an adventure novel set in the British colony of West Africa, written by Edgar Wallace. The story begins with Bosambo being summoned by Commissioner Sanders, a British official, to help him quell a rebellion led by a rival chief, Sandi. Bosambo agrees to help and sets out on a mission to infiltrate Sandi's stronghold and gather information about his plans. As the story unfolds, Bosambo and his loyal followers face numerous challenges and obstacles, including political intrigue, secret societies, and hostile terrain. Despite the odds against him, Bosambo uses his cunning and intelligence to outsmart his opponents and protect his people. The book is notable for its vivid portrayal of African life and customs, as well as its exploration of the complex relationships between the colonial powers and the local people. It also features a cast of colorful characters, including the cunning and charismatic Bosambo, the clever and resourceful Commissioner Sanders, and the treacherous rebel leader Sandi.
British author Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace lived from 1 April 1875 to 10 February 1932. Wallace, a 12-year-old illegitimate kid from London who was born into poverty, quit school. He joined the military at the age of 21. He covered the Second Boer War for Reuters and the Daily Mail. At the age of 46, he passed very abruptly from untreated diabetes while the first draft of King Kong (1933) was being written. It's been said that Wallace wrote one-fourth of all literature in England. His works have been adapted into more than 160 movies. He is famous for writing "the colonial imagination," the J. G. Reeder detective novels, and The Green Archer serial in addition to his work on King Kong. The Economist referred to him as "one of the most prolific thriller writers of [the 20th] century" in 1997 despite the fact that the vast majority of his books are no longer in print in the UK but are still popular in Germany. He sold more than 50 million copies of his combined works in various editions. The Edgar Wallace Story, a 50-minute German television documentary, was produced in 1963 and starred his son Bryan Edgar Wallace.
