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A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa

A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa

Fred C. Cornell

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Editorial:
Jamil Jambo
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781636526126
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A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa by Fred C. Cornell is a collection of travel narratives and reminiscences drawn from the author’s experiences in South-West Africa and the Kalahari region. Cornell combines personal adventure with observations of the landscape, wildlife, people, and everyday life of southern Africa.The stories offer vivid accounts of journeys through remote regions, encounters with wildlife, and experiences shaped by the distinctive environment of the Kalahari and surrounding territories. Written in an engaging narrative style, the book provides both entertainment and a historical record of travel in southern Africa during the early twentieth century.This work will appeal to readers interested in African travel literature, Kalahari history, wildlife, exploration, South African history, and classic accounts of life in southern Africa.

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