A Story Like the Wind

Laurens van der Post
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Van der Post’s incomparable knowledge of Africa illuminates this epic novel, set near the Kalahari Desert, about a boy on the verge of manhood, his experiences with the wonder and mystery of a still-primitive land, and his secret friendship with the Bushman whose life he saves. The narrative of A Story like the Wind continues in A Far-Off Place.
Genres: FictionAfricaHistorical FictionAdventureSouth AfricaYoung AdultLiterary FictionBook ClubNatureAdult Fiction
384 Pages

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