This book recounts the colourful life of the outlaw known as Scotty?Smith, born into a Scottish aristocratic family but transforming into a legendary figure in the South African bush. He drifted from veterinary work to gold?rush dreams, prize?fighting and finally frontier skulduggery in southern Africa. Over decades he rustled cattle and horses, dealt in illicit diamonds and smuggled goods, yet acquired a folk?hero status for aiding the poor and evading capture. The narrative blends myth and fact, tracing his exploits across war zones, borderlands and the Kalahari until his twilight years.
Dimensions:
22.5 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm
Format:
Hardcover with dust jacket
Publisher:
Books of Africa