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“It's a long day's drive any way you look at it. With a man who has taken your sins - real and imagined - and stitched them onto the sackcloth of his own soul, it is endless.”

Quote by Alexandra Fuller

Book:Scribbling the Cat: Travels with an African Soldier

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Scribbling the Cat: Travels with an African Soldier

This book is a narrative journey through various African countries, chronicling the experiences of a soldier and his writer friend. The text offers insights into the culture, history, and daily life of the regions visited. more

Author

Alexandra Fuller

Alexandra Fuller is a renowned author born in 1969. Her works are known for their vivid portrayal of life on the African savannah and wildlife, which have won her a wide readership. more

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