Horizon Fever II - by A E Filby & Victoria Twead (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>In 1921 Victoria Twead's roguish explorer uncle migrated to Australia. There, his daredevil nature saw him performing reckless feats as a buckjumper in a popular circus rodeo before trekking through this vast continent.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Even before Archibald Edmund Filby (Victoria Twead's roguish uncle) embarked on his famous African expeditions, he took advantage of a government-sponsored scheme to migrate to Australia. It was 1921 and his daredevil nature soon had him performing reckless feats as a buckjumper in a popular circus rodeo. </p><p>Whilst trekking through this vast continent, he embraced the opportunity to become a jockey, photographer, actor, pilot, car-salesman and pearl diver. But Australia was just a stepping stone for Archie to explore many other colourful far-eastern countries including India, Singapore, Borneo, Java and China. </p><p>Horizon Fever II covers explorer A E Filby's early years and his descriptions, although utterly fascinating, sometimes make uncomfortable reading.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Peggy1558</p><p>5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading travelogue</p><p>Reviewed in the United States </p><p>Verified Purchase</p><p>Already being a fan of Victoria Tweads series 2 old fools, I jumped at the chance to read these travelogues of her Uncle Archie and they do not disappoint. He led quite the itinerant life. Visiting many wonderful places. You'll love this series.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>
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