Starlings Laughing – A Memoir of Africa by June Vendall Clark

Starlings Laughing: A Memoir of Africa by June Vendall Clark is a beautifully written and evocative account of life, adventure, and survival in Southern Africa. Published in 1990 by Doubleday, this engaging memoir transports readers into the landscapes, wildlife, and rhythms of Africa through the eyes of an author deeply connected to the continent and its natural beauty.

Clark’s storytelling combines personal recollections with vivid descriptions of African bush life, creating an immersive reading experience filled with both charm and authenticity. Starlings Laughing reflects encounters with wildlife, remote living, travel, and the emotional realities of life in untamed regions of Africa. Readers interested in African history, safari culture, conservation, and classic memoir writing will find this title especially appealing.

Starlings Laughing’s striking dust jacket imagery and attractive orange cloth boards make it an appealing shelf piece for collectors of Africana and African travel literature. Works of this nature remain sought after among readers interested in Southern African memoirs and nature writing from the late twentieth century.

This 1990 hardcover edition is in very good condition overall. The dust jacket remains present and attractive, while the binding is sound and internally clean. There is prior ownership in ink on the endpaper. The book presents well and would make a desirable addition to any Africana, travel, or wildlife-themed collection.

A collectible and readable African memoir that captures both the romance and realities of life on the continent.

Condition – Very Good

1990 hardcover with dust jacket. Binding remains sound and secure. Boards and spine are clean and well preserved. Internally clean overall with prior ownership in ink on the endpaper.