02249cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000280012624501470015426400510030130000470035233600260039933700260042533800360045150000310048752011940051853400450171265300280175765300170178570000590180285600430186199900190190461342UtSlPG20260610134420.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14000192  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aBoyes, John,d1874-195112aA White King in East Africa :bThe Remarkable Adventures of John Boyes, Trader and Soldier of Fortune, Who Became King of the Savage Wa-Kikuyu 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-02-08  a"A White King in East Africa" by John Boyes is a memoir and adventure narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the remarkable experiences of the author during his time in Africa, particularly as he navigated life among the Kikuyu tribe, ultimately becoming their king. This account touches on themes of exploration, cultural encounters, and the challenges of colonial life.  The opening of this memoir introduces John Boyes, providing insight into his early life and desire for adventure. Boyes shares his journey from Hull to Africa, detailing his various jobs at sea and the hardships he faced. He vividly describes his first impressions of tropical Africa and the various jobs he undertook as he made his way through the continent. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, the narrative outlines Boyes's ambitions and the beginning of his adventurous path that would lead to him becoming a significant figure among the Kikuyu people. As the story unfolds, readers can expect to encounter tales of courage, survival, and the complexities of cross-cultural interactions during a time of great change in Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKikuyu (African people)  aAfrica, East1 aBulpett, C. W. L.q(Charles William Lloyd),d1852-193940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61342  c102168d102168