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Materials Toward a Bibliography of the Works of Talbot Mundy is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in the life and works of Talbot Mundy. Edited by Bradford M. Day, this meticulously compiled bibliography offers a thorough examination of Mundy's extensive literary contributions.

The book begins with an informative introduction that provides a brief biography of Talbot Mundy, shedding light on his background, influences, and literary career. Day's insightful commentary sets the stage for the subsequent exploration of Mundy's works.

What sets this bibliography apart is its exhaustive coverage of Mundy's writings. Day has painstakingly documented Mundy's extensive bibliography, including both his published and non-published works. From novels to short stories, essays to articles, no stone is left unturned in this comprehensive collection. The careful curation of Mundy's works offers a deeper understanding of his literary achievements and the themes that pervade his writing.

Each entry in the bibliography is accompanied by detailed information, such as publication dates, editions, and relevant annotations. Day's meticulous research and attention to detail ensure that readers have access to accurate and up-to-date information regarding Mundy's writings. This level of thoroughness exemplifies the commitment to scholarship that underpins this bibliography.

In addition to the extensive bibliography, the book also includes a valuable index, allowing readers to easily navigate through the works of Talbot Mundy. This index enhances the book's utility as a reference tool, making it an indispensable resource for researchers and enthusiasts seeking to explore specific themes or publications within Mundy's body of work.

While Materials Toward a Bibliography of the Works of Talbot Mundy may primarily appeal to academics and researchers, it also offers broader insights for Mundy's readership. By examining the breadth and depth of Mundy's writings, readers gain a fuller appreciation for his contributions to the genres of adventure, mystery, and exotic fiction.

Bradford M. Day's editorial expertise and commitment to capturing the essence of Mundy's works make this bibliography an authoritative and essential companion for anyone interested in the life and writings of Talbot Mundy. Whether as a scholarly reference or a means to delve deeper into Mundy's world of imagination, Materials Toward a Bibliography of the Works of Talbot Mundy is an invaluable resource that deserves a place on any Mundy enthusiast's bookshelf.

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TALBOT MUNDY

BIBLIO

MATERIALS TOWARD A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WORKS OF TALBOT MUNDY

Edited by BRADFORD M. DAY

A Bit of His Life

Talbot Mundy was born in London on April 23, 1879. He was educated at Rugby, and served nearly ten years, beginning in 1900, as a government official in Africa and India. While in India, he wandered all over the sub continent on horseback, and even into Tibet. Eastern occult lore first attracted, then fascinated, his active and unorthodox mind. Mundy absorbed all he could learn of the Indian beliefs.

Government service next brought him to Africa where he studied first hand the nature magic of many of the tribes and cultures of East Africa. His quest for more information on this subject impelled him to travel extensively through Egypt and the Near East and even into parts of Arabia. This was truly adventurous at the time, but only in character with the man who killed dozens of lions and successfully hunted for ivory.

Mundy visited Australia, and Mexico as far south as Yucutan. He first arrived in the United States in 1911, and liked the country so much that he decided to stay and become a citizen.

Mundy quickly turned his energies to writing, and an article, "Pig Sticking in India," was accepted and published in the April 1911 issue of Adventure Magazine, itself only a few months old... Continue reading book >>




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