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John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard
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SergioD
Posts : 401 Join date : 2012-03-27 Age : 58 Location : London/Herts
Subject: John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:28 pm
In the past I have received great reviews and advice on the more expensive books. I have had this one on my wish list for a while - but at around £140 it seems dear to me.
Can anyone shine a light on how good it is. I love the way John Dunn is so much a part of the Zulu story - so is this book worth £140
Thanks
Sergio
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Subject: Re: John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:14 pm
Hiya Sergio, the short answer! it depend's how much you want it in your collection.. i have had mine for many years now. i cant remember how much it cost, but theres £60.00 wrote in pencil on the inside cover ( a practice i detest )
I see it as a must have! his sources are impeccable, all things John Dunn are there.. but i must say £ 140 is a bit steep,i dont know what other people think?. cheers xhosa
90th
Posts : 10255 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 64 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: John Dunn The White Chief Of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:17 am
Hi Sergio. Sorry to say I cant help as I dont have it ! . . I will no doubt get it at one stage , but I'll be happy to hunt around for a reprint , if they are available . . Cheers 90th.
90th
Posts : 10255 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 64 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: John Dunn The White Chief Of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:14 am
Posts : 401 Join date : 2012-03-27 Age : 58 Location : London/Herts
Subject: Re: John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:07 am
Thanks Guys
looks like they are all priced about the same. Will have to wait until after the Wallis and Wallis auction and see if I have any budget left after fighting 90th off the best lots
I have a few books to keep me going so should be ok.
Have a great year everybody
s
90th
Posts : 10255 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 64 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: John Dunn The White Chief Of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:20 am
Hi Sergio . Not to sure how involved I'll get in the Wallis & Wallis , although I'm looking at 3 possibly another item . Cheers 90th
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Subject: Re: John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:37 am
So £140.00 seems to be the going rate.. i really dont understand book prices at the moment! there up, there down, i think Oliver Walker's, Zulu Royal Feather! ( John Dunn ) is a cracking little book, although a work of fiction..it's packed with biographical details as Dunn's life unfold's.
SergioD
Posts : 401 Join date : 2012-03-27 Age : 58 Location : London/Herts
Subject: Re: John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:09 pm
Thanks Xhosa - A work of fiction is sometimmes a good break from the non fiction stuff (unless it is Zulu Hart) I will add it to my wicsh list.
Cheers
sergio
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Subject: Re: John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:18 pm
sergio by the way they are showing Zulu on uk channel 4 right now! nice shiny print..
Subject: Re: John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:18 pm
Ha ha, well done Les, very subtle, I spotted it right away.
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Sergio, "A work of fiction is sometimes a good break from the non fiction stuff".
xhosa2000, "By the way they are showing Zulu on uk channel 4 right now!".
I could see the reference to the 'work of fiction' mentioned by Sergio, and this film (although a classic), most definitely fits into the 'work of fiction' mold.
Nice one Les, that really made my day.
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Subject: Re: John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:40 pm
Ha! you was all over that Martin!
John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand by Charles Ballard