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A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa

Fred C. Cornell

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A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa

Fred C. Cornell

Adventure, Short Stories

A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari, and Other Tales of South-West Africa is a collection of seven short stories by Fred C. Cornell, written in the early 20th century. The narratives explore the landscapes and challenges of South-West Africa, blending adventure with vivid descriptions of the region's deserts and wildlife. The title story follows an ivory trader who, after an accident, meets a mysterious stranger with knowledge of the land and a quest for diamonds, setting the tone for a series of fantastical adventures steeped in local lore.

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