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Title: The Story of Gombi
Original Publication: United States: Street & Smith Corporation,1922.
Credits: Roger Frank.
Summary: "The Story of Gombi" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a narrative that blends adventure and humor, likely written during the early 20th century. This novella recounts the experiences of Patrick Spence, an old Anglo-Irish big-game hunter, who reflects on his extravagant collection of trophies and the remarkable events in Africa involving a peculiar encounter with a small Pygmy named Gombi. The central theme revolves around the complexities of human-animal relationships and the unexpected dangers that emerge from seemingly innocent interactions. The story begins with Patrick Spence narrating his last days at his ancestral home, establishing a humorous and reflective tone. This shifts to his past adventures in Africa, where he embarks on a big-game hunt alongside his companion Tellemark. They encounter an elephant, which leads to the discovery of Gombi, a curious and resourceful Pygmy. Initially, Gombi aids them in locating elephants to hunt, but the narrative takes a dark turn when it becomes apparent that Gombi has ulterior motives, ultimately leading to a harrowing experience in the wilderness as they become lost and hunted. The story culminates in a mix of suspense and comedy, showcasing the unpredictability of nature and the folly of human assumptions about other cultures, while ultimately highlighting Spence's character and reflections on his eclectic collection of trophies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951
EBook No.: 67506
Published: Feb 26, 2022
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Storytelling -- Fiction
Subject: Hunting stories
Subject: British -- South Africa -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of Gombi
Original Publication: United States: Street & Smith Corporation,1922.
Credits: Roger Frank.
Summary: "The Story of Gombi" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a narrative that blends adventure and humor, likely written during the early 20th century. This novella recounts the experiences of Patrick Spence, an old Anglo-Irish big-game hunter, who reflects on his extravagant collection of trophies and the remarkable events in Africa involving a peculiar encounter with a small Pygmy named Gombi. The central theme revolves around the complexities of human-animal relationships and the unexpected dangers that emerge from seemingly innocent interactions. The story begins with Patrick Spence narrating his last days at his ancestral home, establishing a humorous and reflective tone. This shifts to his past adventures in Africa, where he embarks on a big-game hunt alongside his companion Tellemark. They encounter an elephant, which leads to the discovery of Gombi, a curious and resourceful Pygmy. Initially, Gombi aids them in locating elephants to hunt, but the narrative takes a dark turn when it becomes apparent that Gombi has ulterior motives, ultimately leading to a harrowing experience in the wilderness as they become lost and hunted. The story culminates in a mix of suspense and comedy, showcasing the unpredictability of nature and the folly of human assumptions about other cultures, while ultimately highlighting Spence's character and reflections on his eclectic collection of trophies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951
EBook No.: 67506
Published: Feb 26, 2022
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Storytelling -- Fiction
Subject: Hunting stories
Subject: British -- South Africa -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.