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King of the Wa-Kikuyu: A True Story of Travel and Adventure in Africa
Contributor(s): Boyes, John (Author), Bulpett, G. W. L. (Editor), Resnick, Mike (Introduction by)

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 ISBN: 1570901260     ISBN-13: 9781570901263
Publisher: Alexander Books
OUR PRICE: $17.80  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2001
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Annotation: In all of African history, there is no one quite like John Boyes. There have been better hunters, and certainly greater explorers. Although he's very readable, there have been finer writers. But when it comes to the category of Opportunist, Boyes' names stands out from all the others: he was, in his life, hunter, explorer, trader, ivory poacher, gambler, reprobate, soldier, and yes, even king. From the age of 14 when he hopped a ship bound for distant ports, Boyes' exemplified the renegade African adventurer, making a name for himself by overcoming man-eating lions, disease, drought, and hostile tribes.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Sports
- Sports & Recreation | Hunting
- Travel | Africa - General
Dewey: B
LCCN: 00110185
Series: Resnick Library of African Adventure
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.08" W x 9.08" L (0.88 lbs) 256 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1900-1949
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Cultural Region - African
Features: Table of Contents
 
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