Alfred Aloysius "Trader" Horn was an ivory trader in central Africa. His memoirs detailing his journeys, were transcribed and edited by the novelist Ethelreda Lewis and published in three volumes. The memoir also documents his efforts to free slaves; meeting the founder of Rhodesia, Cecil Rhodes; and liberating a princess from captivity.
Born:
21 Jun 1861
Died:
26 Jun 1931
THIS IS THE FIRST OF THREE VOLUMES EDITED BY ETHELREDA LEWIS. THE NOVELIST ANSWERED THE DOOR TO AN OLD MAN SELLING KITCHEN GOODS. THEY TALKED, AND HORN TOLD HER STORIES OF HIS EARLY LIFE. SHE SUGGESTED HE WRITE IT ALL DOWN, WHICH HE DID. HENCE THE THREE VOLUMES OF REMINISCENCES. THE NOVELIST JOHN GALSWORTHY WROTE A FOREWARD IN WHICH HE DESCRIBED THE BOOK AS HAVING 'SHEER STINGO' (ENERGY, LIVELINESS.)
THE BOOK WAS PUBLISHED IN JULY 1929, AND REISSUED TWICE IN THE FIRST MONTH. THIS VOLUME IS THE 7TH IMPRESSION, ISSUED 5 MONTHS AFTER PUBLICATION. THERE ARE NO JACKETED COPIES FOR SALE ON THE INTERNET.
INCLUDED ARE TWO PIECES OF JONATHAN CAPE ADVERTISING MEMORABILIA.
1929. 7TH ISSUE. 320 PAGES. FRONTISPIECE & ONE PLATE.
SECURE, RECYCLED PACKAGING.
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