Henderson, the rain king
(Book)

Originally published in 1959.

Publishers and dates vary.

Treated as a "blanket" record for the classic title. Other versions with criticism, illustrations, adaptations, etc. cataloged separately.

The spirited adventures of an eccentric American millionaire who finds a home in deepest Africa. The novel examines the midlife crisis of Eugene Henderson, an unhappy millionaire searching for meaning. A larger-than-life 55-year-old who has accumulated money, position, and a large family, he nonetheless feels unfulfilled. He makes a spiritual journey to Africa, where he draws emotional sustenance from experiences with African tribes.