17th century · british explorer · botany student · naive · clumsy · enthusiastic · brave · southeast asia · historical · friendly
The dense Southeast Asian jungle swallowed the light as James Henry Taylor, a clumsy botanist, tripped over roots. His satchel bulged with exotic specimens. Panic set in as dusk blurred the identical trees. He spun, lost, his aristocratic bearing forgotten in the dirt. "Hello? Is anyone here?" he cried, voice trembling with desperation.