02469cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000049001122450038001612640051001993000047002503360026002973370026003233380036003495000082003855000031004675080041004985201390005395340045019296530023019746530064019976530040020618560042021014074UtSlPG20260610133121.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHaggard, H. Riderq(Henry Rider),d1856-192510aSwallow: A Tale of the Great Trek 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallow_(novel)  aRelease date is 2006-04-13  aJohn Bickers, Dagny and David Widger  a"Swallow: A Tale of the Great Trek" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the experiences of Vrouw Botmar, who recounts the journey of the Voortrekkers, the Dutch settlers, as they navigate their way through the challenges of a changing and tumultuous landscape in South Africa. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of colonialism through the lives of characters like Suzanne Naudé, her husband Ralph Kenzie, and Vrouw Botmar herself.  The opening of the novel introduces the perspective of Vrouw Botmar, who begins to recount a tale of her life and the lives of her family, particularly focusing on her great-granddaughter Suzanne. She reflects on her husband Jan's past as a robust figure during the Great Trek, the hardships they faced, and the tragedies of their youth against the backdrop of Zulu wars and British colonial rule. As the narrative unfolds, Vrouw Botmar hints at the discovery of Ralph Kenzie, an English castaway, and Suzanne’s deep connection to him. The beginning sets a tone of nostalgia and unresolved tension as Vrouw Botmar prepares to narrate a history filled with personal loss and cultural conflict, inviting readers to engage with the intertwining destinies of her family and the broader historical context of the Great Trek. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aSouth Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction  aTransvaal (South Africa) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4074