Kampstories

audiobook

Kampstories

by C. Louis (Christiaan Louis) Leipoldt

AF·~3 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

VOORWOORD.

0:12
2

I. Die Een wat Blind was.

7:29
3

II. In die Slamaaierwinkel.

11:46
4

III. Abdoel se Storie.

16:22
5

IV. Die Slim Kraai.

20:15
6

V. Die Klappertjie.

21:26
7

VI. Gogga en Gorra.

13:52
8

VII. Die Stout Seun.

21:04
9

VIII. Waarom die See Huil.

22:51
10

IX. Waar die Reënboog vandaan kom.

13:39

Description

A lively collection of school‑yard tales, this book opens with a rough‑handed hunter and a curious blind wanderer who meet in a primitive world where food is scarce and every step is a gamble. The hunter scrambles for game, stumbles upon a hidden den, and discovers a gruesome stash of tiny creatures that he intends to turn into his next meal. Meanwhile the blind man, feeling his way through the same dark hole, confronts the hunter with sharp, teasing words that quickly turn the encounter into a tense, almost comic showdown.

Beyond the clash, the story hints at a strange transformation as the blind wanderer learns to “see” through other senses, building a modest kraal of gathered treasures. The narrative weaves humor, folk wisdom, and vivid descriptions of early survival, inviting listeners to experience the raw imagination of a time when even a simple fire‑wood hunt could become an unforgettable adventure.

Details

Language

af

Duration

~3 hours (187K characters)

Release date

2025-11-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

C. Louis (Christiaan Louis) Leipoldt

C. Louis (Christiaan Louis) Leipoldt

1880–1947

A leading voice in early Afrikaans literature, this South African writer brought unusual range to his work as a poet, playwright, journalist, doctor, and food expert. His books move between lyric beauty, sharp observation, and a deep sense of place.

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