The Tall Assassin (The Darkest Political Murders of the Old South Africa) By Alan D Elsdon
The Tall Assassin
The Tall Assassin (Near-Fine Collectible Copy)
The Darkest Espionage and Covert Assassination Profiles of the Apartheid Era
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: The Tall Assassin: The Darkest Political Murders of the Old South Africa
- Author: Alan Elsdon (Noted as Paul Elsdon in user brief)
- Publisher: Umuzi (Random House Struik), Cape Town
- Publication Date: 2009 (First Edition Release)
- ISBN-13: 9781415200803
- Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Trade Release.
- Binding: Original publisher's premium softcover with illustrated French flaps.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 240 pages.
- Language: English.
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good Plus to Near Fine (VG+/NF)
- Exterior / Wraps: Exceptional condition. The outer wrappers are incredibly crisp, sharp-edged, and completely free of corner curling, storage rubbing, or creasing.
- Interior: Immaculate. The textual body is completely white, tight, and unread. Free of edge-tanning, owner inscriptions, or any retail marker lines.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
Written by a former member of the Security Police, The Tall Assassin details the cold-blooded operations of General "Lang" Hendrik van den Bergh, the notorious head of South Africa's Bureau of State Security (BOSS). Drawing on extensive insider facts and reconstructed testimonies, Elsdon connects the general directly to iconic, unsolved political assassinations, including Dr. Robert Smit, Steve Biko, and Professor Johan Heyns.
Author Profile: Alan Elsdon
Alan D. Elsdon is a former South African Security Police officer turned investigative author. His distinct professional background gave him unparalleled insights into the inner intelligence rings of the Cold War era.
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