The Hunt for Kimathi
| Author | Ian Henderson Philip Goodhart |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Mau Mau uprising |
| Genre | non-fiction |
Publication date | 1958 |
The Hunt for Kimathi is a 1958 book by Ian Henderson and Philip Goodhart about the pursuit and capture of Dedan Kimathi, leader of the Mau Mau during the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya.[1][2]
The book was also known as Man Hunt in Kenya.
The book was controversial due to its depiction of Kimathi.[3] The Sydney Morning Herald called it a "remarkable book".[4]
Proposed film adaptation
[edit]For a number of years plans were announced to film the book.[5] But no film resulted.
References
[edit]- ^ "Obituaries: Ian Henderson". The Daily Telegraph. 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Mau Mau motivations". The Australian Jewish Herald. Vol. 36, no. 30. Victoria, Australia. 19 April 1963. p. 5. Retrieved 8 September 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Goodhart, Philip (1958-06-15). "The Hunt for Kimathi". The Observer. Vol. 167, no. 8711. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bell, Robert D. (1958-08-30). "How Mau Mau Was Broken". The Sydney Morning Herald. Vol. 128, no. 37, 659. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "7 Arts developing muscle". Variety. 18 July 1962. p. 5, 15.
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