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- "El Séptimo Papiro" de Wilbur Smith.
- "La Vieja Mansión de Railes" de Mary E. Pearce.
- "Reunión en Familia" de Michael Allegretto.
- "El Séptimo Papiro" de Wilbur Smith.
- "La Vieja Mansión de Railes" de Mary E. Pearce.
- "Reunión en Familia" de Michael Allegretto.
543 pages, Hardcover
First published December 15, 1997
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About the author
Wilbur Smith
320 books4,392 followersWilbur Smith was a prolific and bestselling South African novelist renowned for his sweeping adventure stories set against the backdrop of Africa’s dramatic landscapes and turbulent history. Born in 1933 in what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), he grew up in South Africa, where his love for storytelling was nurtured by the rich environment and tales of African history. His early years were shaped by his experiences in the wilderness, which later became a defining element in his fiction.
After studying at Rhodes University, Smith initially worked as an accountant, but his true passion lay in writing. His breakthrough came in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds, a historical adventure novel that introduced the Courtney family saga. The book’s success led to a long-running series chronicling the exploits of multiple generations of the Courtney family, spanning centuries of African and world history. Alongside this, Smith wrote the Ballantyne series, focused on colonial Africa, and the Ancient Egypt series, which delved into historical fiction with a mythical touch.
Over his six-decade career, Smith authored more than 50 novels, selling over 140 million copies worldwide. His works were characterized by meticulous research, vivid descriptions of the African wilderness, and gripping action-packed narratives. Whether set in the colonial era, the world of pharaohs, or modern-day Africa, his books often explored themes of survival, war, power, and human ambition. He collaborated with co-authors in his later years to expand his literary universe, ensuring his stories continued to reach new audiences.
Beyond writing, Smith was an avid traveler and adventurer, drawing inspiration from his own experiences hunting, sailing, and exploring remote corners of Africa. While he was passionate about wildlife and conservation, some of his views—particularly regarding big game hunting—sparked debate. Nonetheless, his deep affection for Africa was evident in his writing, which celebrated both its beauty and its historical complexities.
Smith’s influence on adventure fiction remains significant, with his books continuing to captivate readers around the world. His legacy endures through his richly woven tales of exploration, conquest, and the enduring spirit of Africa.
After studying at Rhodes University, Smith initially worked as an accountant, but his true passion lay in writing. His breakthrough came in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds, a historical adventure novel that introduced the Courtney family saga. The book’s success led to a long-running series chronicling the exploits of multiple generations of the Courtney family, spanning centuries of African and world history. Alongside this, Smith wrote the Ballantyne series, focused on colonial Africa, and the Ancient Egypt series, which delved into historical fiction with a mythical touch.
Over his six-decade career, Smith authored more than 50 novels, selling over 140 million copies worldwide. His works were characterized by meticulous research, vivid descriptions of the African wilderness, and gripping action-packed narratives. Whether set in the colonial era, the world of pharaohs, or modern-day Africa, his books often explored themes of survival, war, power, and human ambition. He collaborated with co-authors in his later years to expand his literary universe, ensuring his stories continued to reach new audiences.
Beyond writing, Smith was an avid traveler and adventurer, drawing inspiration from his own experiences hunting, sailing, and exploring remote corners of Africa. While he was passionate about wildlife and conservation, some of his views—particularly regarding big game hunting—sparked debate. Nonetheless, his deep affection for Africa was evident in his writing, which celebrated both its beauty and its historical complexities.
Smith’s influence on adventure fiction remains significant, with his books continuing to captivate readers around the world. His legacy endures through his richly woven tales of exploration, conquest, and the enduring spirit of Africa.
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June 11, 2017
En este libro de Reader's Digest vienen tres historias: El Séptimo Papiro, que es sobre dos personas buscando un tesoro en África antes de que manos corruptas se apoderen de éste; La Vieja Mansión de Railes, que es ficción victoriana, de época; y Reunión en Familia, que es la clase de trama que uno vería en una película del canal Lifetime, sobre una mujer loca acosando a su ex-esposo y a su nueva familia.
El libro me lo prestaron pensando que podría interesarme, y de las tres historias pensé que la primera sería de mi agrado más que las otras dos. Resultó ser al revés, con la primera historia siendo tediosa y poco interesante (y es la más larga del grupo, ocupando la mitad del libro), mientras que las otras dos resultaron ser mucho más interesantes de lo que les daba crédito.
Al final del día, las tres son "lectura de playa": se leen rápido y se olvidan poco después.
El libro me lo prestaron pensando que podría interesarme, y de las tres historias pensé que la primera sería de mi agrado más que las otras dos. Resultó ser al revés, con la primera historia siendo tediosa y poco interesante (y es la más larga del grupo, ocupando la mitad del libro), mientras que las otras dos resultaron ser mucho más interesantes de lo que les daba crédito.
Al final del día, las tres son "lectura de playa": se leen rápido y se olvidan poco después.
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