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Book Review: A Genius for Deception by Nicholas Rankin

Man of la BookAugust 26, 2013

A non-fiction book which tackles the history of camouflage, lies, bluffs and tricks which helped the British win World War I and World War II.

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Book Review: Jungle Tales of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Man of la BookAugust 6, 2013

About: Jungle Tales of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs is the sixth book about the Lord of the Jungle. Even though this is the sixth book about a character with an established history, it is a prequel. My rat­ing for Jungle Tales […]

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Book Review: The Geneva Option by Adam LeBor

Man of la BookMay 29, 2013

About: The Geneva Option by Adam LeBor is a novel which introduces the reader to Yael Azoulay, a high-level UN staffer. The book is marketed as being the first in a trilogy by Mr. LeBor who is, by trade, an author and […]

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Book Review: The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Book Review: The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Man of la BookDecember 26, 2012

This is a fun book. The action sequences are magnificent and exciting, the story borders on the ridiculousness but Burroughs embraces that and guides the reader with an expert hand throughout

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Book Review: Tarzan The Centennial Celebration by Scott Tracy Griffin
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Book Review: Tarzan The Centennial Celebration by Scott Tracy Griffin

Man of la BookNovember 15, 2012

Tarzan The Centennial Celebration by  Scott Tracy Griffin is a coffee table book (13″ x 10 1/4″) celebrating 100 years of the famous lord of the jungle. Mr. Griffin is the leading authority on Edgar Rice Burroughs and on his 1912 creation of which this book is about.

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Book Review: Jane: The Woman Who Loved Tarzan by Robin Maxwell

Man of la BookSeptember 17, 2012

Article first published as Book Review: Jane: The Woman Who Loved Tarzan by Robin Maxwell on Blogcritics. About: Jane: The Woman Who Loved Tarzan by Robin Maxwell is a feminine take on the famous Burroughs novel. This book tells the famous story from the view point […]

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Book Review: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Book Review: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Man of la BookSeptember 12, 2012

Article first published as Book Review: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs on Blogcritics. About: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs is the famous novel of the boy who was raised by simians in the jungles of Africa. […]

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Book Review: An African Affair by Nina Darnton

Man of la BookAugust 4, 2012

Article first published as Book Review: An African Affair by Nina Darnton on Blogcritics. About: An African Affair by Nina Darnton is a fictional book taking place in Nigeria. Ms Darnton is a seasoned reporter who found herself in a Nigerian jail after her […]

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Thoughts on: King Solomon’s Mines by H. Rider Haggard
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Thoughts on: King Solomon’s Mines by H. Rider Haggard

Man of la BookMarch 29, 2012

The adventurer and white Hunter Alan Quatermain is approached by Sir Henry Curtis and his friend Captain Good to lead an expedition into the heart of Africa to find Curtis’ brother.  The brother was in search of the fabled King Solomon’s Mines.

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Book Review: Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin

Man of la BookFebruary 27, 2012

About: “Baking Cakes in Kigali” by Gaile Parkin is a fictional story is about a woman named Angel Tungaraza, who herself is Tanzanian but is living in an International apartment complex in Rwanda due to her husband’s job. Angel and her husband are raising their five grandchildren after the lose of their […]

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