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Even before Archibald Edmund Filby (Victoria Twead's roguish uncle) embarked on his famous African expeditions, he took advantage of a government-sponsored scheme to migrate to Australia. It was 1921 and his daredevil nature soon had him performing reckless feats as a buckjumper in a popular circus rodeo. Whilst trekking through this vast continent, he embraced the opportunity to become a jockey, photographer, actor, pilot, car-salesman and pearl diver. But Australia was just a stepping stone for Archie to explore many other colourful far-eastern countries including India, Singapore, Borneo, Java and China. Horizon Fever II covers explorer A E Filby's early years and his descriptions, although utterly fascinating, sometimes make uncomfortable reading.

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Miemie Wessels 5.0 out of 5 stars Horizon fever 2. Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019 Verified Purchase Thank you for publishing such a gem. A view into the world in far distant times(19 26!!!!!!!!! ) a picture of a remarkable able and intelligent young man, made reading so captivating. Will definitely look to read some more of his adventures. Peggy1558 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading travelogue Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019 Verified Purchase Already being a fan of Victoria Twead's series 2 old fools, I jumped at the chance to read these travelogues of her Uncle Archie and they do not disappoint. He lead quite the itinerant life. Visiting many wonderful places. You'll love this series.

Miemie Wessels 5.0 out of 5 stars Horizon fever 2. Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019 Verified Purchase Thank you for publishing such a gem. A view into the world in far distant times(19 26!!!!!!!!! ) a picture of a remarkable able and intelligent young man, made reading so captivating. Will definitely look to read some more of his adventures. Peggy1558 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading travelogue Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019 Verified Purchase Already being a fan of Victoria Twead's series 2 old fools, I jumped at the chance to read these travelogues of her Uncle Archie and they do not disappoint. He lead quite the itinerant life. Visiting many wonderful places. You'll love this series.

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Victoria Twead is the New York Times bestselling author of Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools and the subsequent books in the Old Fools series. After living in a remote mountain village in Spain for eleven years, and owning probably the most dangerous cockerel in Europe, Victoria and Joe retired to Australia. Another joyous life-chapter has begun. Website: www.victoriatwead.com Join her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VictoriaTwead

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