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Title: Tales from the African Frontier by Daniel P. Mannix, John A. Hunter ISBN: 1-57157-123-X Publisher: Safari Press Pub. Date: 15 January, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Unexpected pleasures
Comment: This book goes well beyond Mr. Hunter's usual white hunter/safari fair. It is about a collection of characters, Arab, African, European and others who were around at the turn of the 20th century and on into the late '40's. It would probably NOT be considered politically correct, but Mr. Hunter and his co-author Daniel Mannix try their best to be unbiased in telling their tales. It begins with the story of Arab slaver Tippu Tib who had many adventures, including helping Stanley find Livingstone! A nice sketch of John Boyes (who was for a time, the king of the Kikuyu) is included for those who haven't read his own book. It finishes with Dr. L. S. B. Leakey who was as much Kikuyu as white man. I was unaware of his role in the Mau Mau troubles. In all, there are 15 tales of individuals and families who were part of the opening of Africa. As the authors say in the end: "Some were cruel, some prideful; probably a number of these pioneers were unwise, as all humans are. Many were heroes in the best sense of the word. But they all shared in a quality of courage which is the essential ingredient-at any frontier, on any continent, and at any time."
Finally, there is a nice bibliography at the end. I hope to read many of those tomes listed, if I can find them!
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful Adventure
Comment: A terrific read, and one of my favorite books of adventure. Includes a fascinating account of the Tsavo Lions, and great tales of heroism and hardship. I'm extremely happy to see this classic back in print. Inspiring history, unbelievable accounts of courage, greed, and patriotism. True stories of Lewis Leakey, missionaries, eccentric noblemen, safari hunters, and the founders of Hills coffee! New insight into the Victorian age of adventure. Delightfully written, funny and touching. The best written series of historical stories I've seen.
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Title: White Hunters:The Golden Age of African Safaris by Brian Herne ISBN: 0805067361 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, Inc. Pub. Date: May, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Hunter's Tracks by John A. Hunter ISBN: 1571571213 Publisher: Safari Press Pub. Date: 15 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa: Being a Narrative of Nine Years Spent Amongst the Game of the Far Interior of South Africa by Frederick Courteney Selous, Mike Resnick ISBN: 1570901422 Publisher: Alexander Books Pub. Date: March, 2001 List Price(USD): $28.50 |
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Title: Hunter by John A. Hunter ISBN: 1571571205 Publisher: Safari Press Pub. Date: 15 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: White Hunter by John A. Hunter ISBN: 1571571221 Publisher: Safari Press Pub. Date: 15 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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