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“Herbert, my father, was born in Britain but went out to Africa in his teens to join his father and built up an 18,000-acre ranch in what was then Northern Rhodesia, providing work for the locals. He was my hero when I was a boy.”

Quote by Wilbur Smith

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Wilbur Smith, born on January 9, 1933, is a renowned novelist from South Africa. His works, set in the African backdrop, depict rich history and culture, which have won him a large following among readers. more

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