A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cornell, Fred C. (Frederick Carruthers) (1867–1921).
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"A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari and Other Tales of South-West Africa" by Frederick Carruthers Cornell is a collection of seven short stories written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of South-West Africa, showcasing both its harsh deserts and vibrant landscapes through the lens of adventure and survival. Through imaginative storytelling intertwined with accurate descriptions of the region, Cornell delves into themes of exploration, danger, and the unyielding appeal of the untamed natural world. The opening of "A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari" introduces an unnamed narrator who, engaged in ivory trading, finds himself deep within the uncharted regions of German South-West Africa. After experiencing an elephant hunting expedition, the narrator encounters a hunchbacked stranger after a fall from his horse. This stranger, who tends to him and has an uncanny knowledge of the land, alludes to a mysterious quest for diamonds and recounts a series of fantastical events connected to them. The dynamic builds excitement and intrigue, setting the stage for an adventurous narrative filled with local lore and the imminent trials posed by the unforgiving Kalahari Desert.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa
- Author credits: Cornell, Fred C. (Frederick Carruthers) (1867–1921)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Africa -- Fiction
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- Africa
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Short Stories
- South Africa
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