David Read Bücher

Set in Tanganyika from 1936 to 1952, this sequel follows David Read as he navigates the challenges of schooling and adulthood amidst the backdrop of the region's rich wildlife. His journey includes military service with Masai and Samburu warriors during World War II, leading them across Africa and into Asia. After the war, he becomes a veterinary officer, utilizing his childhood experiences to explore East Africa's game parks, investigate tribal rituals, and engage with the elusive Ndorobo people.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Serengeti, this narrative recounts a genuine adventure filled with childhood memories and cultural encounters. In July 2015, David embarked on his final safari, sharing the experience with family and a diverse group of friends from Africa and Europe. The book captures the essence of exploration and the beauty of a world rarely seen by Europeans, offering readers a vivid glimpse into a life of adventure and connection with nature.

Focusing on Nathan Read's groundbreaking innovations, the book details his invention of the multi-tubular boiler and portable high-pressure engine, which significantly advanced steam power applications in navigation and railways. It highlights his contributions to the early development of the steamboat and locomotive engine, providing insights into the technological advancements of the era. This reprint of the original 1870 edition preserves the historical significance and quality of Read's work.

'Shall have to be about all night, for have charge of this particular bit of trench. Have now made close acquaintance with the brilliant lights we have seen breaking over No Mans Land. They are fired from a large pistol, one of which I have in my pocket now, also a supply of cartridges for same. On anything the least bit suspicious happening out in front during the hours of darkness, a shot from this pistol fired up in the air after the style of a rocket will produce a very brilliant light lasting over half a minute as it falls to the earth. It is a very useful affair, for the imagination absolutely runs riot during the darkness. The night is hardly half gone, but have used 12 or 14 cartridges already to convince the boys that there is nothing moving "out there".'Lance Corporal Henry Buckle's drawings and writings are a window onto the Western Front as one man saw it. His charming colour sketches are a rare and exquisite insight into trench life that cannot fail to amuse and move the observer. This book truly allows you to experience the Great War at first hand.