The Hunter and the Whale

The Hunter and the Whale

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Laurens van der Post

Format: Paperback

Remarks on Condition : Dust Jacket: good with some shelf wear, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting,


The Hunter and the Whale is a novel by Laurens van der Post, published by The Hogarth Press in 1967. It is the third and final book in the Mantis trilogy, following The Lost World of the Kalahari and The Heart of the Hunter. The novel follows the journey of a young Bushman named Xhabbo, who leaves his tribe to seek a mythical whale in the ocean. Along the way, he encounters various characters and challenges that test his faith and courage. The novel is a symbolic and spiritual exploration of the relationship between man and nature, and the clash between ancient and modern cultures. The book has 318 pages. Publication stamp on front cover.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Laurens van der Post

Format: Paperback

Remarks on Condition : Dust Jacket: good with some shelf wear, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting,


The Hunter and the Whale is a novel by Laurens van der Post, published by The Hogarth Press in 1967. It is the third and final book in the Mantis trilogy, following The Lost World of the Kalahari and The Heart of the Hunter. The novel follows the journey of a young Bushman named Xhabbo, who leaves his tribe to seek a mythical whale in the ocean. Along the way, he encounters various characters and challenges that test his faith and courage. The novel is a symbolic and spiritual exploration of the relationship between man and nature, and the clash between ancient and modern cultures. The book has 318 pages. Publication stamp on front cover.