Product Description

A true story of a Bushman in New York who was rescued from the captivity of a Jamaican circus during World War 1. Hans Taaibosch lived the rest of his life in America where he made a deep impression on those who knew him and became the catalyst in a haunting story of dreams and deliverance. Sir Laurens van der Post is the author of 21 books and was nominated by the Book Marketing Council as one of the twenty best of British writers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #311314 in Books
• Published on: 1983-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 166 pages

Customer Reviews

Wise, inspiring, meaningful...
A beautiful account of a period in Van Der Post's life which tries to demonstrate the imponderable workings of love, of living myth and the weaving together of diverse lives into a single, greater synthesis. A profound, wordy and at times, utterly brilliant work.

A unique book. A true story that reads like science fiction.
I loved this book. It is very short and can be read in a sitting, but it is really profound. The clash of African and American cultures is depicted with great tenderness, with no judgment about which is better. The courage of the bushman is great.

An Intriguing Tale
A very intriguing story about the importance of myth in everyday life. At times, the writing is brilliant, poetic and powerful. At other times, it's more than a bit confusing. But it's a book that's definitely worth reading.