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Saeed's post that quoted Stanley reminded me of reading the Tim Jeal's biography of Stanley about ten years ago. What stood out to me was how detailed Jeal's book was and how exhaustive his reasearch was. The author left no stone unturned. Earlier Jeal wrote a biography of Livingston that painted a more realistic picture of the the missionary who history has painted a saint. Conversely, Jeal's biography of Stanley shows him in a much more complete, and sympathetic, light than the heavy-handed colonial thug that history has told us he was. I was blown away by the readability of this tome. And in my mind it setteled the question of who is Africa's greatest explorer once and for all. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | ||
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What's the titles of Jeal's books? Have read Dark Safari by John Bierman on Stanley. Would be interested in the books you mentioned. | |||
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Yes, loved STANLEY and Explorers of the Nile. Good reads | |||
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And what a life Stanley had! Nonstop action | |||
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The Accurate Reloading Forums THE ACCURATE RELOADING.COM FORUMS Hunting African Big Game Hunting The Impossible Life of Africa’s Greatest Explorer. By Tim Jeal
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