Drum Publishing specialises in books full of warmth and humour. We sell biographies,
novels and distribute one poetry book. We also have,
on this site, previously published short stories. Books
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A new edition of this very popular book published by Birlinn. It is available to order in all bookshops or direct from Birlinn at www.birlinn.co.uk.
This new book from popular author Ian Campbell Thomson covers the three years he had in Zambia. Nkumba was a farm of vast acreage growing maize with a 500 sow pig unit. As he arrived little did he know this piggery was yet to be built and he had no option but to take this building project on board. This narrative shows progress on the farm, but much more with 60 families soon living and working there ...
From the book: A life changing happening can come in many guises. Sometimes it is the result of deliberate application in some direction but more often than not it is chance. In my case my move from Devon to Africa in 1970 started as a light hearted job application with what seemed very little chance of success.
When I stepped off a plane in Lusaka, Zambia, in brilliant sunshine with a three year contract in my pocket I had little knowledge of the country and what challenges I had to face at Nkumba.
The sun is ever present in Zambia with sunsets that are breathtaking, swathes of colour as the sun sinks towards the horizon; then dark shadows followed by the stillness of the night.
Sometimes the throb of drums will carry on the night air telling of some celebration deep in the bush. The drums seem to speak of an ancient culture unchanged by the passing years; but there is much beneath the surface; there is much to tell.
A fictional tale. Mogford is a character you will love and perhaps recognise amongst your own circle of acquaintances. Mogford has a busy life organising his farm, the village cricket team, the horses at the point to point, the protest against the proposed village by-pass, finding justice for a young lad accused of starting a barn fire and looking out for an old acquaintance, disabled in WW2
fallen on hard times.
Mostly Mogford is an "organiser" - you come across them in all walks of life, the sort that can irritate and at the same time appear lovable and the salt of the earth.
The book has sadness, fun, and humour. The characters come to life and it is an engaging read for all the family. Available by order from bookshops or direct from Drum Publishing. Priced at £6.99 with free post and packing. You can order by post with cheque to Drum Publishing, P O Box 199, Wallingford OX10 9XR or on the internet with payment through Paypal. Amazon also stock the book and it can be found on their internet site.
Drum Publishing can sell direct to customers. Deliveries are sent by letter post within the UK. In these circumstances we normally expect to deliver within 4 days of the order being received. We have on-line ordering, payment to be made via Paypal for credit or debit cards or with a cheque direct to Drum Publishing. Please visit the "contact us" page for our address.
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