Langbourne, Alan P. Landau
Langbourne, Alan P. Landau
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Langbourne

Author: Alan P. Landau

Narrator: Adrian Galley

Unabridged: 9 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Audioshelf

Published: 03/01/2016


Synopsis

Fleeing persecution in Poland, a young Jewish family settled in England where two brothers begin work in a cigarette factory. Enduring poverty and scant support from their father after their mother dies, the brothers decide to take matters into their own hands and set sail for Africa. It was 1891 when Morris and David, both young teenagers, arrived in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. With neither family nor friends they decide to try their hand in the cigarette business, the only thing they knew. They befriend Nguni, a large and well-muscled man of the Xhosa tribe, who leads them into the African bush to find a tobacco farming community and to offer protection from the dangers of wild animals that they never even knew existed. With the solid grounding their parents instilled in their upbringing, the boys learn to adapt and accept Africa’s ways, her people and her cultures. Taking on a life filled with danger, mystery and strange customs is one thing, but can they take on an international corporation and survive? This book is based on a true story.

Reviews

13 September - YouTube BookReview [URL not allowed]-FsaTDjdHRE?si=moA3W... It's really remarkable following these two boys, Morris (16) and David (15) and seeing their life unfold.  Both boys are extremely intelligent and innovative and bounce ideas and situations off each other with awe inspiring ef......more

Goodreads review by Ellen

After fleeing persecution in Poland in 1879, a young Jewish family settle in England where two of the brothers begin work in a cigarette factory. However, they have dreams of going to Africa. It is 1891 when Morris and David Langbourne, both young teenagers, arrive in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Wi......more

Goodreads review by Rose

I wish we could give half stars as this is more a 3 and half stars for me. Based on true events, I found it a fascinating story of two young brothers moving from Ireland to South Africa in the late 19thC. The writing is not brilliant but the historical background and picture of early life for coloni......more

Goodreads review by Graham

A delightful narration of life in the early days of Southern Africa. The prose is somewhat dated and almost awkward, but manages the tell the story in a very readable way.......more

I lived every miserable, daunting, then hopeful and triumphant moment with these two young and indomitable teenage brothers. I learned with them about metalwork, import/export, banking, finance, and above all, customer relations and a kind and dedicated collegiate warmth in dealing with staff. Atmos......more