The Man Who Would be King Author:Rudyard Kiplin Kipling's epic story of two dashing scoiundrels on one of the most daring adventures known to man ... — Danny Dravot, the charming deveil-may-care adventurer, was ready to embark on the most incredible scheme of all - to cross the uncharted Indian desertts to a mysterious kingdom where even rogues might rule the land! His sidekick, Peachy Carneha... more »n, was another rascal with a grandiose dream of glory and an insatiable hunger for wealth and power. Danny and Peachy swindle, bribe, and trick their way into the command of an unspoiled paradise. Only the great Rudyard Kipling could create a saga of such vivid adventure and savage excitement.« less