Adventure in Nairobi
Author: Juma Bustani
Publisher: East African Publishers
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 76
ISBN-13: 9789966468420
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrank, Abia and Truphosa work together to help Uncle Kiki, who is in big trouble with the police.
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Gorilla Adventure
Author: Willard Price
Publisher: Random House
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 009918351X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTwo brothers go on an expedition into the mountain jungle of the Congo to bring back a rare gorilla for a circus exhibit.
The Lunatic Express
Author: Charles Miller
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2015-07-13
Total Pages: 910
ISBN-13: 1784972711
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1895, George Whitehouse arrived at the east African post of Mombasa to perform an engineering miracle: the building of the Mombasa-Nairobi-Lake Victoria Railway – a 600-mile route that was largely unmapped and barely explored. Behind Mombasa lay a scorched, waterless desert. Beyond, a horizonless scrub country climbed toward a jagged volcanic region bisected by the Great Rift Valley. A hundred miles of sponge-like quagmire marked the railway's last lap. The entire right of way bristled with hostile tribes, teemed with lions and breathed malaria. What was the purpose of this 'giant folly' and whom would it benefit? Was it to exploit the rumoured wealth of little-known central African kingdoms? Was it to destroy the slave trade? To encourage commerce and settlement? THE LUNATIC EXPRESS explores the building of this great railway in an earlier Africa of slave and ivory empires, of tribal monarchs and the vast lands that they ruled. Above all, it is the story of the white intruders whose combination of avarice, honour and tenacious courage made them a breed apart.
The Smugglers
Author: Barbara Kimenye
Publisher: East African Publishers
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9789966469144
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFortælling fra Afrika om tre drenge, der undervejs i det vestlige Uganda farer vild og ender i Zaire, hvor de møder to farlige kriminelle
They Married Adventure
Author: Pascal James Imperato
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Published: 1999-03
Total Pages: 382
ISBN-13: 9780813526959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMartin and Osa Johnson thrilled American audiences of the 1920s and 30s with their remarkable movies of far-away places, exotic peoples, and the dramatic spectacle of African wildlife. Their own lives were as exciting as the movies they made--sailing through the South Sea Islands, dodging big game at African waterholes, flying small planes over the veldt, taking millionaires on safari. Osa Johnson's ghostwritten autobiography, I Married Adventure, became a national bestseller. The 1939 film version was billed as "the story of World Exploration's First Lady, whose indomitable daring would be stayed by neither snarling lion nor crouching leopard, tropic tempest nor savage tribesman " Heroes to millions, Osa and Martin seemed to embody glamor, daring, and the all-American ideal of self-reliance. Probing beneath the glamor of the Johnsons' public image, Pascal and Eleanor Imperato explore the more human side of the couple's lives--and ways the Johnsons shaped, for better and for worse, America's vision of Africa. Drawing on many years of research, access to a wealth of letters and archives, interviews with many who worked closely with the Johnsons, and their own deep knowledge of Africa, the authors present a fascinating and intimate portrait of this intrepid couple.
Bicycle Odyssey
Author: Carla Fountain
Publisher: Balboa Press
Published: 2020-10-07
Total Pages: 231
ISBN-13: 1982256176
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen author Carla Fountain set off on her year-long cycling journey, she expected new discoveries about the world. But she hadn’t anticipated a shocking rediscovery of herself. Bicycle Odyssey, a travel memoir, follows Carla and her husband, Dermot, as they embark on a challenging bicycling adventure that not only tests their survival skills, but ultimately their relationship. Armed with a will to persevere, they face unexpected danger and a cultural learning curve that nearly costs one of them their lives. In a time before modern conveniences, these two travelers off the beaten path lived disconnected from all communication. No cell phones to call home. No ATM for quick cash. No internet cafes to send a message. Relying solely on themselves, and a few helpful angels along the way, they experienced the lush beauty of Uganda, the welcoming people of Vietnam, the isolated mountains and hill tribes of Thailand, the terror of traffic in India, and the magic of Bali. Their journey did not end the moment they stepped foot at home. In fact, it continued for almost three decades as the couple digested the trip and acted on the lessons they learned. By telling their story, they hope to inspire and give confidence to others in pursuing dreams. Told with vivid observation about the world and the people in it, Bicycle Odyssey shares the story of a rich and enlightening pilgrimage.
Safari Adventures: Wildlife Safaris in Africa and Beyond
Author: Georgie Rogers
Publisher: Richards Education
Published:
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEmbark on a journey of discovery with Safari Adventures: Wildlife Safaris in Africa and Beyond. This comprehensive guide takes you through the heart of the world's most spectacular wildlife destinations, from the vast plains of the Serengeti to the lush jungles of Central Africa and the arid deserts of North Africa. Explore the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife that make each region special, and learn about the history, culture, and conservation efforts that shape modern safari experiences. Whether you're planning your first safari or are an experienced traveler seeking new adventures, this book provides invaluable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you connect with nature and find your perfect safari adventure.
Out Of Africa
Author: Isak Dinesen
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2014-06-03
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 1443432954
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Out of Africa, author Isak Dinesen takes a wistful and nostalgic look back on her years living in Africa on a Kenyan coffee plantation. Recalling the lives of friends and neighbours—both African and European—Dinesen provides a first-hand perspective of colonial Africa. Through her obvious love of both the landscape and her time in Africa, Dinesen’s meditative writing style deeply reflects the themes of loss as her plantation fails and she returns to Europe. HarperTorch brings great works of non-fiction and the dramatic arts to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperTorch collection to build your digital library.
Further Adventures of the Black Hand Gang
Author: Marjorie Oludhe Macgoye
Publisher: East African Publishers
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 76
ISBN-13: 9789966254221
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Black Hand Gang is a neighbourhood group of young Kenyans, which meets in the eastern part of Nairobi. The gang members, Onyango, Waithaka, his sister Jane, V.J. Patel and Hassan make a lot of friends trying to help other people. The story is intended as a supplementary text for children fluent in reading, to encourage reading for pleasure.
