A Rip Van Winkle of the Kalahari and Other Tales of South-West Africa

The Book Is A Collection Of Short Stories Set In South-West Africa (Nowadays Namibia). The Title Story A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Is Likely Inspired By Washington Irving'S Classic Tale Rip Van Winkle But Set In The Kalahari Desert. The Other Tales In The Collection May Also Explore Various Aspects Of Life Culture And Adventure In The Region. Frederick Carruthers Cornell Was A British Author And Explorer Known For His Writings About Africa. A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari And Other Tales Of South-West Africa Is Characteristic Of Cornell'S Interest In African Exploration And His Talent For Storytelling.