
CHAPTER I A HUNTER AND HIS DOG
CHAPTER II GARRAM FINDS TROUBLE
CHAPTER III THE CULPRIT
CHAPTER IV THE RAINMAKER’S ADVICE
CHAPTER V A JOURNEY TO COME
CHAPTER VI THE CITY OF THE FULANI
CHAPTER VII LAUGHTER MAKES FRIENDS AND FOES
CHAPTER VIII THE EMIR’S COURT
CHAPTER IX THE EMIR’S SECRET
CHAPTER X THE ROYAL HUNT
In a sun‑scorched African bush, a young hunter moves with the quiet precision of a bird of prey, his only companion a dark‑coated dog named Kon. The opening scene follows their practiced dance of sound and signal as they stalk a wary kob, each whisper and footfall measured against the relentless heat. Their partnership, forged on the narrow, charred paths that cut through the plains, offers a vivid glimpse of a world where survival hinges on listening as much as seeing.
Beyond this solitary hunt, the story follows the boy’s uneasy trek far from his hill‑tribe, where he must navigate unfamiliar lands and the suspicion of strangers who would kill on sight. As he ventures deeper into the plains, he learns to read the language of the land, confronts the limits of his skill, and wrestles with the pull of his heritage. The narrative weaves themes of courage, belonging, and the bond between human and animal into a coming‑of‑age adventure that feels both timeless and deeply rooted in its African setting.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (232K characters)
Release date
2026-07-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1894–1981
Best wrote adventure-filled fiction for younger readers and also ventured into science fiction, drawing on a life that took him from England to Nigeria and later the United States. His books often mix a brisk storyteller’s pace with a strong sense of place and experience.
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