John Boyes, King of the Wa-Kikuyu
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John Boyes, King of the Wa-Kikuyu by John Boyles
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.
Boyes, John: -
John Boyes has written for television, radio and several British, American and Canadian periodicals. His most recent titles are Character Parts, a study of characters in Canadian literature, and a children's book on Canada. He is the editor of six previous literary anthologies. A Montrealer, he lives with his wife and daughter in Vancouver.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780312093204 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312093209 |
| Title | John Boyes, King of the Wa-Kikuyu |
| Author | John Boyles |
| Series | Library Of African Adventure |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
| Year published | 1993-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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