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The Heart Of The Hunter

The Heart Of The Hunter

Summary

In this moving sequel to The Lost World of the Kalahari van der Post records everything he has learned of the life and lore of Africa's first inhabitants. The Heart of the Hunter is a journey into the mind and spirit of the Bushmen, a people outlawed by the advance of blacks and whites alike.

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  • The Bushmen's legends are sheer poetry; their imaginative power is tremendous, their humour and compassion deeply moving
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About the author

Laurens Van Der Post

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