Norman Niblock House is a rising executive at General Technics, one of a few all-powerful corporations. His work is leading General Technics to the forefront of global domination, both in the marketplace and politically---it's about to take over a country in Africa. Donald Hogan is his roommate, a s
Zanzibar
✍ Scribed by Catharina Valckx
- Publisher
- Gecko Press
- Year
- 1971
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 611 KB
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
✦ Synopsis
Achille LeBlab, special correspondent, knocks at Zanzibar's door. He wants to write an article about an exceptional character. Is Zanzibar exceptional?
The lizard seems to doubt it. "Aside from your poetic name, I'm afraid you're a very ordinary crow."
That night Zanzibar decides: "I haven't done anything remarkable yet, but it's never too late!" He comes up with an idea for an incredible feat. First he must find a camel...
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