ISBN: 094993741X

[SR: 16802904], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780949937414], Ad. Donker, Ad. Donker, Book, [PU: Ad. Donker], Ad. Donker, Excerpt: ...days. At night four of us were persuaded to go eel-catching in a c… mais…

[SR: 16802904], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780949937414], Ad. Donker, Ad. Donker, Book, [PU: Ad. Donker], Ad. Donker, Excerpt: ...days. At night four of us were persuaded to go eel-catching in a crocodile-pool that we had discovered a little further on. We made a large fire to entice the eels, and, as we were none of us great lovers of angling, we made a splendid bonfire, as there was plenty of dry wood to be had. There was something particularly attractive in these large fires on those quiet, dark nights of the wilderness. The glow threw a sombre light on the water that gave one a creepy feeling, as if a crocodile were on the watch for us in the water, and lions at our back between the large trees. What must they have thought of us? The bank of the river seemed to be about 6 feet high, and not very steep. We made the fire closer and closer to what seemed the bank. I saw someone lift up a huge branch, walk to the bank with it, and plant his left foot firmly on the ground. The reeds gave way beneath him. What seemed a firm bank, by the glow of the fire, proved to be a mass of reeds and grass, and the poor man fell down a height of 6 feet, his fall being hastened by the heavy branch he held. For a moment we stood irresolute. To jump after him into a crocodile-pool! But he called for help, and we had to act immediately. Fortunately, one acts almost instinctively in such cases. One of the others slid down the bank, 1000, Subjects, 1, Arts & Photography, 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 3, Business & Money, 3248857011, Calendars, 4, Children's Books, 12290, Christian Books & Bibles, 4366, Comics & Graphic Novels, 5, Computers & Technology, 6, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, 48, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, 8975347011, Education & Teaching, 173507, Engineering & Transportation, 301889, Gay & Lesbian, 10, Health, Fitness & Dieting, 9, History, 86, Humor & Entertainment, 10777, Law, 17, Literature & Fiction, 173514, Medical Books, 18, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 20, Parenting & Relationships, 3377866011, Politics & Social Sciences, 21, Reference, 22, Religion & Spirituality, 23, Romance, 75, Science & Math, 25, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 4736, Self-Help, 26, Sports & Outdoors, 28, Teen & Young Adult, 5267710011, Test Preparation, 27, Travel, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 094993741X

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1977, ISBN: 9780949937414

Donker. 1977 1st edition.. No inscription. 4 square corners. edges & eps tanned. VG in lesser dustwrapper (foxed inside and out, some small tears, no loss). . Terracotta cloth board… mais…

Donker. 1977 1st edition.. No inscription. 4 square corners. edges & eps tanned. VG in lesser dustwrapper (foxed inside and out, some small tears, no loss). . Terracotta cloth boards. 124pp 8vo. Introduction by author's son, D.S van Warmelo. Originally written in a Boer prisoner of war camp in India the manuscript was smuggled to Holland, translated into English, and published in 1902 by Methuen before the end of the war. This personal account of a young man fighting in his commando until captured by the British is full of adventure and tells of enemy engagements and camp hardships with humour. AIRMAIL at standard rates., Donker. 1977 1st edition.<