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Summary: An Outstanding Book
Review: "A Cure For Serpents" was written by an Italian doctor who spent the better part of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s in North Africa. He writes of his experiences in Libya, Ethiopia, Somaliland and Eritrea, and provides a glimpse into a part of the world and a way of life that seem as ancient as the earth.The author, Alberto Denti, the Duke of Pirajno, was a keen observer and a gifted writer. His experiences are memorable and exciting; we are given a rare opportunity to see a part of the world both exotic, filled with ignorance and nobility. It is an adventure we would all like to have lived but find it far safer to read about. Perhaps the most memorable part of the book is Neghesti, the lioness who feel in love with the author. This is a book that will occupy your shelves forever, and one you will recommend to others.
Rating:
Summary: An Outstanding Book
Review: "A Cure For Serpents" was written by an Italian doctor who spent the better part of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s in North Africa. He writes of his experiences in Libya, Ethiopia, Somaliland and Eritrea, and provides a glimpse into a part of the world and a way of life that seem as ancient as the earth. The author, Alberto Denti, the Duke of Pirajno, was a keen observer and a gifted writer. His experiences are memorable and exciting; we are given a rare opportunity to see a part of the world both exotic, filled with ignorance and nobility. It is an adventure we would all like to have lived but find it far safer to read about. Perhaps the most memorable part of the book is Neghesti, the lioness who feel in love with the author. This is a book that will occupy your shelves forever, and one you will recommend to others.
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