Wilbur Smith

[Nyati]

I have read all of his books, as literature I don´t think much of him, his characters are just unreal, and most stories unbelievable.

Having said that, I do enjoy his knowledge of Africa, history, culture...

 

[sestoppelman]

His books are not literature by any measure, they are adventure, potboiler novels about Africa.

 

[Forrest]

Great writer. His stories draw you in.

 

[tarbe]

Smith is partially responsible for me booking with John Sharp.

When I read how much experience Smith had hunting Africa, and that he was quoted as saying that he had gotten to the point where he wouldn't hunt with anyone who's name wasn't John Sharp - I figured I better check out this guy Sharp!

 

[sestoppelman]

I had no idea Smith ever did any hunting!

 

[tarbe]

I had no idea Smith ever did any hunting!

He started out as a young lad hunting his father's 25,000 acre cattle ranch in Rhodesia.

 

[Wheels]

He started out as a young lad hunting his father's 25,000 acre cattle ranch in Rhodesia.

Northern Rhodesia. Current day Zambia.

 

[Dr Ray]

Interesting! I have read numerous (exciting) books by Wilbur Smith

 

[Ragman]

He is the best at making historical fiction interesting and exciting!

 

[mark-hunter]

I was just wondering, if there ever was a movie made based on Wilbur Smiths books?

 

[Wheels]

I was just wondering, if there ever was a movie made based on Wilbur Smiths books?

Here is a list.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0810335/

Shout at the Devil is Smith's adaptation of the story of P.J. Pretorius. Read Pretorius' book Jungle Man instead. Pretorius was an ivory hunter who was responsible for the sinking of the German cruiser Konigsberg in the Rufuji Delta of Deutschostafrika.

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/jungl...torius/2069842/#isbn=157090054X&idiq=26724771

 

[tarbe]

Capstick also had a chapter on Pretorius in "Death in the Silent Places".

Amazing fellow, Pretorius.

 

[svinejakt]

Smith is partially responsible for me booking with John Sharp.

When I read how much experience Smith had hunting Africa, and that he was quoted as saying that he had gotten to the point where he wouldn't hunt with anyone who's name wasn't John Sharp - I figured I better check out this guy Sharp!

I always wanted to hunt with mr Sharp for the same reason!

 

[Bushpig4Ever]

I always wanted to hunt with mr Sharp for the same reason!

Many years ago Wilbur Smith referred me to John Sharp.

 

[svinejakt]

Many years ago Wilbur Smith referred me to John Sharp.

Personally? If so, you lucky guy
Mr Smith introduced me to Africa and a passion that still lives with me to this day! Even have an "adopted" South African family that I visit. It was one of those visits I eventually became a hunter. So I have many things to thank him for

I actually got a signed message and book for me and my son, arranged my his wife Niso. One of my most treasured possesions

 

[Bushpig4Ever]

Personally? If so, you lucky guy

Yep, personally. During the Apartheid years I had supplied him with Swift A-frame bullets. Won't explain here how... Also got some of his books with dedications.

 

[svinejakt]

Nice Seems like you got some good advice. He`s for sure an avid hunter and have been for many years. He speaks very good for hunting in his memoirs.

Now he actually fishes in Norway every year

 

[charleslabounty]

Courtney series is great entertainment reading
Wilbur Smith Has the reputation of being historically accurate.

Oh I just reread “Sibanda” by Tim Farren. Great fictional read and Tim is on AH.com with us.
Actual journal writings, probably my favorite is “The Man-Eaters of Tsavo”
by JohnHenry Patterson.

 

[Dinosaur]

I was just wondering, if there ever was a movie made based on Wilbur Smiths books?

G'day Mark-Hunter

I am new to this sight, hence the late reply.

Shout at the devil is a classic move, but one of the most famous movies which was based on his book is 'Dark of the Sun' (Aka - The Mercenaries), link noted below :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_of_the_Sun


Starring Rod Taylor (an Aussie Actor) based on the Congo War

Regards

Rob

 

[Mort Hill]

Love Wilbur Smith. Was told years ago you haven’t read African literature until you read Smith. I now have almost all of his books, but I keep going back and reading the Courtney and Ballyntine series. I love the historical African facts spread throughout his tale weaving. I have one of his books on my night stand now.