The Blind Lion of the Congo is a classic adventure novel written by Elliott Whitney and published in 1912. The story follows the adventures of a young American explorer named Jack Merrill who sets out to explore the Congo River Basin in Africa. Merrill's journey takes him deep into the heart of the jungle, where he encounters all manner of dangers and obstacles, including hostile tribes, wild animals, and treacherous terrain.But the greatest danger he faces is from a legendary creature known as the Blind Lion, a fearsome beast that is said to be invincible and to possess supernatural powers. Merrill is determined to track down and capture the Blind Lion, but he soon realizes that he may have bitten off more than he can chew.As Merrill battles the Blind Lion and struggles to survive in the harsh African wilderness, he also finds himself embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and betrayal. The novel is a thrilling and suspenseful adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. It is also a fascinating portrait of a bygone era, when the African continent was still largely unexplored and full of mystery and danger.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.