WHEN THE LION FEEDS

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Summary: The story of Sean Courtney, the original "Great White Hunter
Review: The first book in Wilbur Smith's compelling saga of the Courtney family. It starts with the adventures of Sean Courtney, the original "Great White Hunter" in early Africa. Somewhat of a vagabond, we follow this irrisistable character through his journeys of self discovery, and his founding of what will later become the Courtney Dynasty. The sibling rivalry that starts as a tragic accident, becomes a heartwrenching legacy for future generations. The conflict between two brothers echoes the conflict between English and Afrikaans, between Black and White, between Hunter and Hunted, between Weak and Strong. It is a metaphor for the tragedy and lost love of Africa Herself. Its is the cornerstone of Wilbur Smith's writing, and makes every future publication all the more compelling and unique. Every element of a truly great novel is present, and after reading it you are bound to become a lifelong fan. Wilbur Smith is one of the greatest writers on the African condition. .Each new publication is eagerly awaited by his fans, and a Best Seller even before the first copy is sold.

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Summary: The story of Sean Courtney, the original "Great White Hunter
Review: The first book in Wilbur Smith's compelling saga of the Courtney family. It starts with the adventures of Sean Courtney, the original "Great White Hunter" in early Africa. Somewhat of a vagabond, we follow this irrisistable character through his journeys of self discovery, and his founding of what will later become the Courtney Dynasty. The sibling rivalry that starts as a tragic accident, becomes a heartwrenching legacy for future generations. The conflict between two brothers echoes the conflict between English and Afrikaans, between Black and White, between Hunter and Hunted, between Weak and Strong. It is a metaphor for the tragedy and lost love of Africa Herself. Its is the cornerstone of Wilbur Smith's writing, and makes every future publication all the more compelling and unique. Every element of a truly great novel is present, and after reading it you are bound to become a lifelong fan. Wilbur Smith is one of the greatest writers on the African condition. .Each new publication is eagerly awaited by his fans, and a Best Seller even before the first copy is sold.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: The first of the Courtney Saga by Wilbur Smith. Typical WilburSmith - that is once you get started you cannot put it down.END

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Summary: His best ever?
Review: This is the book that got me hooked on Wilbur Smith at age 12, an addiction that has not abated these twenty years hence. Smith describes South Africa, her people, her wildlife, and their combined struggles with a grace that is indelibly imprinted on your soul. If you haven't read this one yet, do so immediately but be prepared to lose a couple of days' sleep in the process.

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Summary: Smiths first and still one of his best.....
Review: This is was the first novel Wilbur Smith published and it begins the Courtney saga with a bang....almost literally. Disimiliar twins Sean and Garrick are hunting when an accidental shot from Sean cost Garrick one of his legs and then builds from there....The Zulu War, the opening of the gold fields of South Africa, building (and losing...) financial empires all sprawled across the vast canvas of Africa and Smith's love of the "Dark Continent" shows on nearly every page...Any book by Wilbur Smith is worth reading, it would truly be a crime to miss this one....

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Summary: Smiths first and still one of his best.....
Review: This is was the first novel Wilbur Smith published and it begins the Courtney saga with a bang....almost literally. Disimiliar twins Sean and Garrick are hunting when an accidental shot from Sean cost Garrick one of his legs and then builds from there....The Zulu War, the opening of the gold fields of South Africa, building (and losing...) financial empires all sprawled across the vast canvas of Africa and Smith's love of the "Dark Continent" shows on nearly every page...Any book by Wilbur Smith is worth reading, it would truly be a crime to miss this one....

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Summary: A Lion of a Man
Review: Twins more different than fire and ice. Sean & Garrick Courtney were raised in South Africa's cattle country during the late 1800s. Accidently Sean maimed his twin brother while out hunting when they were still kids. Then, something that can destory even the best of men come between them, a woman. So Sean leaves home to make his fortune in the 1890s gold rush. But when he has the fortune he deals with the problem of every rich person. How do you keep everyone eles from taking what is yours?? A great book in all aspects

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Summary: I find it amazing that no-one has reviewed this before me.
Review: Well, what can i say? This is the first book ever written by Smith, and so i am very surprised that no-one until now has actually reviewed it. All I can say is that it's one of his best books and deffinetely worth the read.

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Summary: Compelling and engrossing
Review: When the Lion Feeds is a compelling and engrossing novel about the South African gold rush. Includes considerable details about staking a claim, prospecting, operation of a stampmill, and even an underground cave-in.

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Summary: The dark mysterious continent
Review: When the Lion Feeds was truely a thrilling and realistic book. I grew up in South Africa and when I want to remember I read the wonderful stories Wilbur Smith has written. I have grown very fond of the Courtney Saga. Each character draws me into all the excitement that Africa has to offer. Sean Courtney who is the hero in this novel starts an historical journey through the African Bush. Almost all of Wilbur Smith's books show the beauty and mysteries that the the dark continent has to offer. When reading this novel I remember what it is like to appreciate such a marvelous landscape with all its treasures. Great reading filled with history and excitement.