Picture 1 of 1
Picture 1 of 1
Too Close To The Sun: The Audacious Life And Times Of Denys Finch Hatton
US $20.05
Condition:
6 available
Shipping:
Located in: USA, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Mon, Jun 24 and Wed, Jun 26 to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Special financing available. See terms and apply now- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:386879524076
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780812968927
- Book Title
- Too Close to the Sun : the Audacious Life and Times of Denys Finch Hatton
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Travel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Cultural Heritage, Special Interest / Adventure, Africa / General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Customs & Traditions, Historical, Africa / East
- Item Weight
- 9.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0812968921
ISBN-13
9780812968927
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70944420
Product Key Features
Book Title
Too Close to the Sun : the Audacious Life and Times of Denys Finch Hatton
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Special Interest / Adventure, Africa / General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Customs & Traditions, Historical, Africa / East
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
9.8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"What is it about these untamable men that makes them so alluring? . . . In Finch Hatton, [Sara] Wheeler has found the archetypal wanderer forced to straddle multiple worlds. He embodies the contradictions of the early modern age and, in some ways still, of ours." New York Times Book Review "A fascinating portrait of . . . a singularly romantic life." Vogue "Highly recommended . . . Wheeler's striking descriptions of East Africa, including Kenya and the Rift Valley, create a rich sense of place and time." Library Journal "Wheeler's fascinating, witty bio reveals her wonderful eye for telling details." Entertainment Weekly From the Trade Paperback edition., "What is it about these untamable men that makes them so alluring? . . . In Finch Hatton, [Sara] Wheeler has found the archetypal wanderer forced to straddle multiple worlds. He embodies the contradictions of the early modern age and, in some ways still, of ours."- New York Times Book Review "A fascinating portrait of . . . a singularly romantic life."- Vogue "Highly recommended . . . Wheeler's striking descriptions of East Africa, including Kenya and the Rift Valley, create a rich sense of place and time."- Library Journal "Wheeler's fascinating, witty bio reveals her wonderful eye for telling details."- Entertainment Weekly, "What is it about these untamable men that makes them so alluring? . . . In Finch Hatton, [Sara] Wheeler has found the archetypal wanderer forced to straddle multiple worlds. He embodies the contradictions of the early modern age and, in some ways still, of ours."-New York Times Book Review "A fascinating portrait of . . . a singularly romantic life."-Vogue "Highly recommended . . . Wheeler's striking descriptions of East Africa, including Kenya and the Rift Valley, create a rich sense of place and time."-Library Journal "Wheeler's fascinating, witty bio reveals her wonderful eye for telling details."-Entertainment Weekly
Dewey Decimal
9676030092 B
Synopsis
A champion of Africa, legendary for his good looks, his charm, and his prowess as a soldier, lover, and hunter, Denys Finch Hatton inspired Karen Blixen to write the unforgettable Out of Africa. Now esteemed British biographer Sara Wheeler tells the truth about this extraordinarily charismatic adventurer. Born to an old aristocratic family that had gambled away most of its fortune, Finch Hatton grew up in a world of effortless elegance and boundless power. In 1910, searching for something new, he arrived in British East Africa and fell in lovewith a continent, with a landscape, with a way of life that was about to change forever. In Nairobi, Finch Hatton met Karen Blixen and embarked on one of the great love affairs of the twentieth century. Intellectual equals, Finch Hatton and Blixen were genuine pioneers in a land that was quickly being transformed by violence, greed, and bigotry. Ever restless, Finch Hatton wandered into a career as a big-game hunter and became an expert bush pilot. Mesmerized all his life by the allure of freedom and danger, Finch Hatton was, writes Wheeler, "the open road made flesh.", A champion of Africa, legendary for his good looks, his charm, and his prowess as a soldier, lover, and hunter, Denys Finch Hatton inspired Karen Blixen to write the unforgettable Out of Africa. Now esteemed British biographer Sara Wheeler tells the truth about this extraordinarily charismatic adventurer. Born to an old aristocratic family that had gambled away most of its fortune, Finch Hatton grew up in a world of effortless elegance and boundless power. In 1910, searching for something new, he arrived in British East Africa and fell in love-with a continent, with a landscape, with a way of life that was about to change forever. In Nairobi, Finch Hatton met Karen Blixen and embarked on one of the great love affairs of the twentieth century. Intellectual equals, Finch Hatton and Blixen were genuine pioneers in a land that was quickly being transformed by violence, greed, and bigotry. Ever restless, Finch Hatton wandered into a career as a big-game hunter and became an expert bush pilot. Mesmerized all his life by the allure of freedom and danger, Finch Hatton was, writes Wheeler, "the open road made flesh."
ebay_catalog_id
4
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:386879524076
Shipping and handling
Item location:
USA, United States
Ships to:
United States
Excludes:
APO/FPO, Africa, Alaska/Hawaii, Asia, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Central America and Caribbean, Europe, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, Mexico, Middle East, New Caledonia, Oceania, Reunion, Russian Federation, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, South America, Southeast Asia, US Protectorates, Ukraine, Venezuela
| Shipping and handling | Each additional item | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | Free | United States | Economy Shipping | Estimated between Mon, Jun 24 and Wed, Jun 26 to 43230 |
| US $6.95 | US $6.95 | United States | Standard Shipping (UPS Ground) | Estimated between Sat, Jun 22 and Tue, Jun 25 to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually ship within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as | Return shipping |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | Money Back | Buyer pays for return shipping |
Refer to eBay Return policyopens in a new tab or window for more details. You are covered by the eBay Money Back Guaranteeopens in a new tab or window if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing.
Payment details
Payment methods
Seller feedback (214,733)
f***f (1386)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Excellent Seller, Goes The Extra Mile. Smooth Transaction, Shipped Very Quickly, As Advertised; Good Price; Well Packaged & Delivered Within a Few Days. Item in Described Promised Condition, Thank You Very Much!!!!!!!!!!! A+
o***o (95)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past year
Verified purchase
A pleasant overall experience! They had a rather hard-to-find book on Persian calligraphy for a good price and free shipping. The status said shipped before any tracking was uploaded so I messaged them the next day to ask them to provide a tracking number. They never responded, but tracking was added to my eBay details that night. It took about five days to get here to Los Angeles from LaVergne, Tennessee and came in a strong, secure envelope. The book was in good condition and as described.
t***c (1664)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Lovely, quirky Edward Gorey coloring book exactly as described in the listing. Fast shipping and packed well with care to survive its potentially perilous postal journey without damage. Smooth transaction and great communication from this highly recommended seller. A+eBay experience!
Product ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Apr 15, 2020
Delicious Book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books
- Dec 06, 2009
Biography of the English big-game hunter and bush pilot