Although Bosman wrote no formal life history, this collection of his writing contains all the autobiographical pieces he wished to become known u from his Cape childhood and his Johannesburg education as a teacher, through to his career as ...

No other African writer has ever managed to capture the pathos, order, chaos, love, hate, loyalty, betrayal, wonder, intrigue - and high humour - of early twentieth century South Africa, as Herman Charles Bosman.

This reissued collection contains the best of Bosman s stories and humour, previously published in two volumes: Starlight on the Veld: Best of Herman Charles Bosman s Stories and Recognising Blues: Best of Herman Charles Bosman s Humour.