Travel to Africa

West with the Night

Format: Paperback
Author: Beryl Markham
ReleaseDate: 01 January, 1982
Publisher: North Point Press
Rating:

johnarthur
She doesn't seem to view this period as a clash of cultures or as an environmental disaster, but her descriptive writing gives considerable insight into both. Aside from the rather remarkable life story this lady tells, she gives a look at Africa during the early colonial period. Her life story is even more interesting if you read her biography by Mary Lovell.

The Story of an Inspirational Woman
He thought I would enjoy it since I'd been to Africa and loved the places I visited. I'd never heard of Beryl Markham until a friend of mine loaned me this book. He was right! Markham grew up in Africa and her book relates many stories about those years. It also describes her encounters and adventures in the continent when she learned to fly and became a pilot as an adult. Much of the action takes place during the same time as "Out of Africa", and the two books share some characters. "West with the Night" is just as interesting, and an easier read. I've bought the book for several friends, wanting to share Markham's story with others that might enjoy learning about an independant and liberated woman that lived in an era when it was uncommon for a female to be either.

FEMALE AFRICAN BUSH PILOT IN THE 30's GIVES INSIDE VIEW
Beryl Markham's book West with the Night is a true story of how she lived and worked in Africa as a push pilot back in the 1930's -- almost amazing for a woman. . what an experience alone-- what an adventure-- but her writing -- ahhh that's something amazing in itself. . . . from dealing with the Blackwater Die to the lion who almost ate her to search for a Libyan port and a fallen colleague-- a beautiful book. . . each chapter is written almost like a true short story. . . . she's a beautiful writer and to think this is a piece of our women's past that is here to still cherish-- belongs on the shelf of every women's studies office. . . great for a young woman to read. . . . especially great gift to a chick going off to college.

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