Something Of Value
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dull and faded spine. Bumped corners. FEP missing. Binding remains in good condition. Clean text.
Robert Ruark's Something Of Value transports readers to the heart of colonial Kenya, chronicling the tumultuous Mau Mau Uprising through the eyes of Peter McKenzie, a young white settler, and his Kamba blood brother, Kimani. This powerful historical novel vividly portrays the clash of cultures, the brutal realities of war, and the complex bonds of loyalty and betrayal. Ruark masterfully presents a gripping narrative filled with adventure, tragedy, and a profound examination of the human cost of conflict. The story illustrates the deep-seated tensions and the fight for independence, offering a raw and unflinching look at a pivotal moment in African history. It is a compelling and often harrowing account that captures the spirit of a land in turmoil and the enduring struggle for identity.
Author: Robert Ruark
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, Hamish Hamilton
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dull and faded spine. Bumped corners. FEP missing. Binding remains in good condition. Clean text.
Robert Ruark's Something Of Value transports readers to the heart of colonial Kenya, chronicling the tumultuous Mau Mau Uprising through the eyes of Peter McKenzie, a young white settler, and his Kamba blood brother, Kimani. This powerful historical novel vividly portrays the clash of cultures, the brutal realities of war, and the complex bonds of loyalty and betrayal. Ruark masterfully presents a gripping narrative filled with adventure, tragedy, and a profound examination of the human cost of conflict. The story illustrates the deep-seated tensions and the fight for independence, offering a raw and unflinching look at a pivotal moment in African history. It is a compelling and often harrowing account that captures the spirit of a land in turmoil and the enduring struggle for identity.