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100 1 _aBoyes, John,
_d1874-1951
245 1 2 _aA White King in East Africa :
_bThe Remarkable Adventures of John Boyes, Trader and Soldier of Fortune, Who Became King of the Savage Wa-Kikuyu
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-02-08
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKikuyu (African people)
653 _aAfrica, East
700 1 _aBulpett, C. W. L.
_q(Charles William Lloyd),
_d1852-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61342
999 _c102168
_d102168