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   The Diamond Smugglers is a true story of an operation responsible for smuggling millions of pounds worth of diamonds out of Africa. Ian Fleming, the author of the James Bond series, draws on interviews with a reluctant hero of the diamond companies' attempt to to explore the world of the real master criminals of the time.

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   Ian Fleming's 'The Diamond Smugglers' is a unique view into the world of diamond smugglers in the 1950s. I happen to love diamonds, so this non-fiction piece of journalism caught my eye. I also happen to be an Ian Fleming, James Bond fan. I loved stepping back into the mid-1950s and learning a bit of history about the diamond trade.

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   Feb 23, 2021 · Matthew Gavin Frank's Flight of the Diamond Smugglers, set on South Africa's Diamond Coast in the northwest part of the country, is one example. In crisp and poetic prose, Frank exposes the ...

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   The Diamond Smugglers. The Diamond Smugglers is the true story of an operation responsible for smuggling millions of pounds worth of precious gems out of Africa. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, drew on interviews with the reluctant hero of the diamond companies’ counter-attack to explore the world of the real master criminals of his time.

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   Aug 6, 2024 · The Diamond Smugglers is a good book to read if you want to understand the connection between diamonds and the "civil war" in 1990's, during which time diamonds financed the killing, maiming and destruction throughout

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6. mg.co.za › friday › 2021/08/13-of-carrier-pigeonsOf carrier pigeons and diamond smugglers – The Mail & Guardian

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   Aug 13, 2021 · Immediately, he became intrigued by the ingenious methods used to facilitate smuggling, particularly the illegal act of sneaking carrier pigeons onto mine property, affixing diamonds to their feet ...

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   Is the Diamond Smugglers a true story?

   • The Diamond Smugglers is the true story of an operation responsible for smuggling millions of pounds worth of precious gems out of Africa. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, drew on interviews with the reluctant hero of the diamond companies’ counter-attack to explore the world of the real master criminals of his time.

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   What is the diamond smugglers?

   • The Diamond Smugglers is the account of Ian Fleming 's meeting with John Collard, a member of the International Diamond Security Organisation (IDSO).

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   What is flight of the diamond smugglers about?

   • Appealing to fans of The Feather Thief, Flight of the Diamond Smugglers becomes an urgent portrait of labor and greed. Following his critically acclaimed Preparing the Ghost, renowned essayist Matthew Gavin Frank takes on America’s food.

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   Is flight of the Diamond Smugglers a good book?

   • This book is a quirky mixture of whimsy, history, and elegy to personal loss. We may have a hunch that diamonds are a sinister business, but in Flight of the Diamond Smugglers: A Tale of Pigeons, Obsession, and Greed Along Coastal South Africa, Frank divulges completely new facets of the trade. The result is an intriguing read.

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   How much did the diamond smugglers cost?

   • The Diamond Smugglers was published in the UK in November 1957, by Jonathan Cape, was 160 pages long and cost 12 shillings 6d. The book was published in the US on 13 May 1958, by Macmillan and cost $3.50. The book received largely positive reviews.

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   Who plays a diamond smuggler?

   • Leonard Barr as Shady Tree: A stand-up comedian and smuggler. Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny: M's secretary. Margaret Lacey as Mrs. Whistler, a teacher and diamond smuggler. Joe Robinson as Peter Franks: A diamond smuggler whose identity is taken by Bond. David de Keyser as Doctor.

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   Apr 4, 2013 · The Diamond Smugglers is the true story of an operation responsible for smuggling millions of pounds worth of precious gems out of Africa. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, drew on interviews with the reluctant hero of the diamond companies’ counter-attack to explore the world of the real master criminals of his time.The result rivals Fleming’s greatest spy novels.