The Great Shark Hunt is a terrific read and a great introduction to HST's work. As you say, the titular story is a brilliant read and I don't know how many people would love to have lead half the life that Dr Thompson did, travelling to numerous places around the world, meeting all manner of political figures, outlaws and celebrities, most of the time with all manner of illicit substances in his veins.
Trouble is, at least judging by his letters, he was miserable and in debt most of the time, so wasn't a brilliant life most of us believe.
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