Black Flamingo by Canning, Victor - 1970

London: Heinemann. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1970. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. 043410762x . A Reprint Edition, Fine in an alike dust-jacket ; The story of Victor Canning follows his life from childhood through to middle age, during which time he experiences a succession of dramatic, life-changing events. These include being orphaned at an early age and living with an aunt and uncle in the North of England; being uprooted to South Africa during the apartheid era; and finally, moving to Spain to study art.Victor’s personal journey is vividly depicted through the experiences he has and the people he meets, including his aunt and uncle, his African friend, and the Spaniards he interacts with. These disparate individuals and their stories come together to form an absorbing and ultimately uplifting narrative.; 8vo; 192 pages; $6.00 .