Described as “ The man whom women loved”. Author Ulf Aschan, the godson of Baron Blixen, otherwise known as “Blix, provides an insight into his Godfather’s remarkable life. Born into Swedish aristocracy Blix set out to find adventure and excitement, he found it particularly in Kenya and the African Continent. A “Boys’ Own World” of the Safari, Wild Animals, Big Game Hunting, heat and the challenges associated with Africa.
An absolutely fascinating read - set in a different time and a different world with a footnote Blixen’s treatment of his first wife Karen (author of “Out of Africa”) is a very different story.
Illustrated with numerous B/W photos dating back to the 1890’s
Hard cover with Dustcover
Condition - Excellent
Book stock no - 903
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Described as “ The man whom women loved”. Author Ulf Aschan, the godson of Baron Blixen, otherwise known as “Blix, provides an insight into his Godfather’s remarkable life. Born into Swedish aristocracy Blix set out to find adventure and excitement, he found it particularly in Kenya and the African Continent. A “Boys’ Own World” of the Safari, Wild Animals, Big Game Hunting, heat and the challenges associated with Africa.
An absolutely fascinating read - set in a different time and a different world with a footnote Blixen’s treatment of his first wife Karen (author of “Out of Africa”) is a very different story.
Illustrated with numerous B/W photos dating back to the 1890’s
Hard cover with Dustcover
Condition - Excellent
Book stock no - 903
Showroom: View at BRIDGE EMPORIUM, 402A Main North Road, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm.
Pick up in Store - Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS, Cash accepted
Delivery available in New Zealand only, via NZ Post ( up to 3 working days)
Delivery cost - $9.80 / Rural surcharge $5.70. Payment by Direct Bank Transfer
Free Delivery for Book orders over $100
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