Felice Benuzzi

Felice Benuzzi was an Italian author and mountaineer known for his book 'No Picnic on Mount Kenya' in which he recounts his attempt to escape from a British POW camp in Kenya during World War II and climb Mount Kenya with two fellow prisoners using improvised equipment.

Books

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  1. 1. No Picnic on Mount Kenya

    Cover of 'No Picnic on Mount Kenya' by Felice Benuzzi

    This book is a true story about three Italian prisoners of war in British East Africa during World War II who escape from their POW camp to climb Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain. The narrative is not only about their audacious adventure, but also about the power of the human spirit, camaraderie, and the freedom of the wild. After their climb, they voluntarily return to their POW camp, where they are punished but also celebrated for their incredible feat.