Richard Dehan (1863–1932)

A colonial African hunter tells his young son about his pursuit of a legendary monster, akin to that of Loch Ness.
The writing is high-quality, and the setting comes through with a vivid sense of place (even though I don't believe that the author ever visited Africa). Unfortunately, unpleasant and offensive stereotypes also come through in a couple of places in the story.
Still, the story retains its power as a discussion around the symbolism and significance of the hunt, balanced by an show more emerging sense of empathy. show less

Interesting as being perhaps one of the last English views of Bismarck and Prussia not (originally) colored by WWI --though the author has an introduction showing his reaction to the outbreak of the war after he wrote it, and saying un would not change what he wrote about the days when "Kings and nobles made war like noblemen and kings."