The Gorilla Hunters [Paperback]

Robert Michael Ballantyne (Author)

Book Description

It was five o'clock in the afternoon. There can be no doubt whatever as to that. Old Agnes may say what she pleases--she has a habit of doing so--but I know for certain (because I looked at my watch not ten minutes before it happened) that it was exactly five o'clock in the afternoon when I received a most singular and every way remarkable visit--a visit which has left an indelible impression on my memory, as well it might; for, independent of its singularity and unexpectedness, one of its results was the series of strange adventures which are faithfully detailed in this volume.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Adamant Media Corporation (November 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 054389648X
• ISBN-13: 978-0543896483
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,395,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Sequel to a Great Book, December 16, 2011

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This review is from: The Gorilla Hunters (Kindle Edition)

I loved the Coral Island and I have read it several times since I was in middle school and I first found it amongst my mother's books. Just the other day I found out that all these years there has been a sequel to the Coral Island that contains the same characters, the same spirit of adventure and the same charming writing style.

No one should let this book pass them by if they have enjoyed classic literature like the Coral Island, The Swiss Family Robinson, Treasure Island or Robinson Crusoe. Especially do not let the review by Richi sway you. This book was written in the 1800s when gorillas were not endangered and hunting them was considered as appropriate as hunting deer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars first published in 1861, September 28, 2010

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4|_|573|\| "a.ni.me" (NY. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gorilla Hunters (Paperback)

i agree with the previous reader's review that the subject matter in this book may be [is] inappropriate for our times. i read this story first in high-school and its a great adventure ride from start to finish. i haven't read it since but decide to purchase another hard-copy as i lost mine. i never thought much about looking up other titles from this author but, after learning that 'the coral islands' is a prequel to this work. i plan on reading that as well.

0 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Gorilla hunters, February 3, 2010

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Richi "d reader" (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gorilla Hunters (Kindle Edition)

This is the sickest book I have ever heard of. In a time when we are trying to save and care for our endangered and our vulnerable planet, a book like this comes out. Should not even be published or sold.