In Pursuit of the Giant Sable Antelope

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Pub Date Sep 24 2024 | Archive Date Aug 18 2024

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Eighteen-year-old Walker Scoville is in the midst of a safari in Southern Africa when his tour leader, Cecil Covington, catches wind of the sighting of a rare and beautiful antelope on the volatile border between Namibia and Angola.

Despite the looming threat of war between the two countries, and hoping to secure a measure of fame, Cecil decides to reroute the group in pursuit of this never-before-photographed creature.

Walker, along with his four fellow travelers and their African driver, embarks on an increasingly perilous journey, confronted by the harsh realities of nature and the profound societal changes sweeping through Africa.

Eighteen-year-old Walker Scoville is in the midst of a safari in Southern Africa when his tour leader, Cecil Covington, catches wind of the sighting of a rare and beautiful antelope on the volatile...


A Note From the Publisher

John Manuel grew up in Gates Mills, Ohio, and graduated from Yale University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He now lives in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife, Cathy Murphy. John has published a memoir, The Canoeist (Jefferson Press), and three novels—Hope Valley (Red Lodge Press), The Lower Canyons (Atmosphere Press), and Solitario (Atmosphere Press). For more information on John’s writing, see www.jsmanuel.com.

John Manuel grew up in Gates Mills, Ohio, and graduated from Yale University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He now lives in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife, Cathy Murphy...


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ISBN 9798891323667
PRICE $17.99 (USD)
PAGES 216

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"In Pursuit of the Giant Sable Antelope" follows eighteen-year-old American Walker Scoville, who embarks on an African safari with his four friends and English wildlife photographer Cecil Covington. Upon their arrival in Cape Town, the group encounters the harsh realities of apartheid. They enlist the help of a local driver, Patrick Hangula, and begin their journey across South West Africa, starting from Victoria Falls. Along the way, they encounter various exotic animals and face numerous dangers. As the Angolan Civil War looms, Cecil remains determined to capture the first photograph of the giant sable antelope near the border.

John Manuel takes readers on an exhilarating African safari set in the mid-1970s, featuring a diverse group of characters. This is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Angolan Civil War. Manuel seamlessly incorporates real historical events into a thrilling narrative that keeps readers engaged. Walker and his friends form a lively and dynamic group, constantly facing the threat of wild animal attacks and the dangers of being caught in the conflict during one of the most unstable periods in South West African history. Cecil is portrayed as a flawed yet determined character, evoking sympathy by the story's end. This book is perfect for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories or realistic adventure tales.

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A compelling coming of age tale about an 18-year-old on a safari in Africa, who faces with his group a host of challenges as they try to photograph a rare antelope never caught on film. Thrilling!

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