Publisher's Synopsis
A Yellow God is a short story written by Joseph Conrad that tells the tale of a man named James Wait who is on a mission to find the lost treasure of King Solomon. Wait, along with his team of adventurers, travels deep into the African jungle, where they encounter various obstacles and dangers. As they make their way through the treacherous terrain, they come across a tribe of natives who worship a mysterious yellow god. The tribe's chief warns them to turn back, but Wait is determined to press on. Eventually, they reach their destination and uncover the treasure, but not without paying a heavy price. The story explores themes of greed, ambition, and the consequences of blindly pursuing wealth and power. Conrad's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its inhabitants transport readers to another world and leave them captivated until the very end.
