In a style that is reminiscent of Herman Charles Bosman, the characters spend time discussing matters relating to life and the emotions experienced by hunters and fishermen. Well illustrated with superb drawings by world renown artist Penny Meakin, and also with a large number of period photographs, many depicting local members of the community, this book will no doubt become a treasured piece of Africana. Some of the stories have previously appeared in outdoor magazines in South Africa and in Europe. Because the stories have universal appeal, many have been syndicated to other publications and thus have gained a strong following by readers, worldwide. Nino Burelli, who lives in Tzaneen, is very well-known in regional and international agricultural and business circles. He started writing as a hobby and has subsequently received a number of literary awards.His most memorable awards are from Putsonder-water ladies book club and from Steelpoort Laerskool standard three book prize. “A walk into the wind” is not a training manual, although it does give a number of tips on what not to do. The stories are sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but mostly with a twist which discloses the close interaction found between hunters, fishermen and their prey. They all emphasize the love and appreciation for the environment and outdoor lifestyle. The principle that a good story can always be improved by a thinly veiled lie has been liberally applied. This is something which should be familiar to most fishermen and hunters. Whether you’re alone or with company, whether or not any animal has been shot or any fish caught that day, sitting next to the fire as the stars are beginning to pop out and the pot is bubbling on the bed of coals, it is time to rehash the events of the day, so….”After you put another piece of wood on the fire, Bielie,” Foepie said, taking a long swallow of cool beer and wiping his mouth on the back of his hand, “tell me your story.”Copies of the book can be bought at PNA in Tzaneen, the local BVJ Hunter’s Association office or Linda’s Bookshop in Haenertsburg. They can also be obtained from the author himself at nino@francolinhill.co.za
New book by local author
This collection of short stories titled "A walk into the wind", on hunting and fishing in South Africa, like Nino Burelli's previous book, "Under a hunter's moon", chronicle the adventures of "Bielie and Foepie."
