A good man in Africa
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Published:
New York : Vintage International, 2003., New York : Vintage International, 2003.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Vintage International ed.
Physical Desc:
342 pages ; 21 cm.
Status:
Boulder Main Adult Fiction
F Boyd
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Nov 21, 2023
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Boyd's excruciatingly funny first novel presents an unforgettable anti-hero and a vision of Africa seldom seen. British diplomat Morgan Leafy bumbles heavily through his job in Kinjanja. When he finds himself blackmailed, diagnosed with a venereal disease, and confounded with a dead body, he realizes very little is going according to plan.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781400030026 (pbk.)
Notes
General Note
Originally published: New York : Morrow, 1982.
General Note
A novel.
Description
Boyd's excruciatingly funny first novel presents an unforgettable anti-hero and a vision of Africa seldom seen. British diplomat Morgan Leafy bumbles heavily through his job in Kinjanja. When he finds himself blackmailed, diagnosed with a venereal disease, and confounded with a dead body, he realizes very little is going according to plan.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Boyd, W. (2003). A good man in Africa. 1st Vintage International ed. New York, Vintage International.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Boyd, William, 1952-. 2003. A Good Man in Africa. New York, Vintage International.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Boyd, William, 1952-, A Good Man in Africa. New York, Vintage International, 2003.
MLA Citation (style guide)Boyd, William. A Good Man in Africa. 1st Vintage International ed. New York, Vintage International, 2003.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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