Project Gutenberg 2022-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 74 Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) 1863 1951 Stacpoole, Henry De Vere Stacpoole, H. de Vere The Story of Gombi $aUnited States :$bStreet & Smith Corporation,$c1922. Roger Frank. "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.) 20220212141538stacpoole 1922 US Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Storytelling -- Fiction Hunting stories British -- South Africa -- Fiction PR Text Category: Humour Category: Adventure Category: Novels 55306 2025-07-26T14:11:21.997671 text/html 31008 2024-10-18T19:36:40 text/html 258193 2025-07-26T14:11:24.647726 application/epub+zip 256959 2025-07-26T14:11:22.901691 application/epub+zip 235967 2025-07-26T14:11:22.368713 application/epub+zip 834752 2025-07-26T14:11:26.014687 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 826807 2025-07-26T14:11:24.258682 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1011352 2022-09-30T11:10:23.140617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49074 2025-07-26T14:11:21.881661 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29286 2024-10-18T19:36:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 12093 2025-07-26T14:11:26.148693 application/rdf+xml 29295 2025-07-26T14:11:22.585671 image/jpeg 4564 2025-07-26T14:11:22.475655 image/jpeg 267907 2025-07-26T14:11:22.013709 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia