02497cam a22003373u 4500 4074 UtSlPG 20260610133121.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 Swallow: A Tale of the Great Trek Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallow_(novel) Release date is 2006-04-13 John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction South Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction Transvaal (South Africa) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4074 46120 46120