ISBN: 9781330181430 - the outspan: tales of south africa (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the heart of the African bushveld in the late 19th century, vividly capturing the experiences of those who sought adventure, fortune, and a new life in this wild and untamed landscape. The author weaves together a series of captivating anecdotes, each revealing a unique facet of life on the frontier, from the camaraderie of the campfire to the unsettling encounters with the native peoples and the dangers lurking within the dense wilderness. The book's focus on trek fever, a peculiar craving that compels individuals to venture into the unknown, echoes the broader theme of the "call of the wild" that permeates adventure literature of the period. Through these interwoven tales, the author explores the complex interplay of civilization and savagery, the enduring allure of the untamed, and the enduring impact of individual choices on the journey of a lifetime. Ultimately, this book offers a powerful glimpse into the raw, unpredictable, and deeply human realities of life on the fringes of colonial expansion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…