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
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2001 * Out of Print * 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. Click for more in this series: Resnick Library of African Adventure |
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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