Heart of the Hunter: Customs and Myths of the African Bushman (Harvest/Hbj Book) - Softcover

Post, Laurens Van Der

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0156400030 ISBN 13: 9780156400039

Publisher: Harcourt Publishers Ltd, 1980

Synopsis

The author’s passionate concern for Africa and for the human spirit is evident in this portrait of the “First People” of southern Africa, the Bushmen. Van der Post describes his desert travels, the splendid landscape and wildlife, and his encounters with the Bushman, an elusive culture. Drawings by Maurice Wilson.

About this title

Review:

"The Bushmen's legends are sheer poetry; their imaginative power is tremendous, their humour and compassion deeply moving" (Listener)

"An outstanding book... I rank Laurens van der Post with the best writers of English... This book confirms my constant admiration and the nobility of his mind" (Raymond Mortimer Sunday Times)

"I hope all those who are appalled by the destruction of Hiroshima will read this book...for a greater understanding of what man is capable of doing to his fellows in time of war" (Daily Telegraph)

"No one can write more feelingly of Africa-an experience not to be missed" (Evening Standard)

Book Description:

The moving sequel to The Lost World of the Kalahari.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0156400030
• ISBN 13: 9780156400039
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 268