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In May, adventure author Wilbur Smith released his autobiography, "On Leopard Rock", telling about the adventurous life that he's led while writing so many novels.
My son sent me a copy, which just came, so I'm just in the first chapter. But it has many photos, inc. one of his dad with three lions shot on one safari. Also has pics of the author with movie stars Lee Marvin and Sir Roger Moore, who starred in films based on his books. I believe he also went marlin fishing with Mr. Marvin.
Reviews on Amazon are almost all rave ones. I've read Smith's work since his first book appeared in 1965.
This looks like a goodie for Smith fans. BTW, his wife bought him a .416 Rigby rifle for their 11th wedding anniversary. There's an example of a man who married wisely!
I think you'd like this book if you like tales of the African bush or his books set in ancient Egypt, etc.
The Smiths now live part of the year in London and the rest in Cape Town, I believe. But they've toured in various countries, and his books are published in about 26 languages!
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc. have the title in stock, or try your library. I want to keep it, so I passed on the library.
I've seen two covers Online. I have the one with him by a safari car, white cover. The other cover has a safari car by an African sunset. It may be for UK and South African readers. Major bookstores may have both covers. ??
My son sent me a copy, which just came, so I'm just in the first chapter. But it has many photos, inc. one of his dad with three lions shot on one safari. Also has pics of the author with movie stars Lee Marvin and Sir Roger Moore, who starred in films based on his books. I believe he also went marlin fishing with Mr. Marvin.
Reviews on Amazon are almost all rave ones. I've read Smith's work since his first book appeared in 1965.
This looks like a goodie for Smith fans. BTW, his wife bought him a .416 Rigby rifle for their 11th wedding anniversary. There's an example of a man who married wisely!

I think you'd like this book if you like tales of the African bush or his books set in ancient Egypt, etc.
The Smiths now live part of the year in London and the rest in Cape Town, I believe. But they've toured in various countries, and his books are published in about 26 languages!
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc. have the title in stock, or try your library. I want to keep it, so I passed on the library.
I've seen two covers Online. I have the one with him by a safari car, white cover. The other cover has a safari car by an African sunset. It may be for UK and South African readers. Major bookstores may have both covers. ??
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