02228cam a22003253u 4500 16075 UtSlPG 20260610133357.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PR Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920 Ratsumies Peter Halket Mashonamaasta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-06-16 Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe. "Ratsumies Peter Halket Mashonamaasta" by Olive Schreiner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the journey of Peter Halket, a soldier wandering alone at night in an unfamiliar and ominous landscape, as he grapples with loneliness, fear, and memories of his past. The narrative seems to delve into themes of colonialism, identity, and moral conflict, as Peter contemplates not only his immediate survival but also larger existential questions. At the start of the story, we find Peter Halket sitting by a campfire on a cold, dark night after having separated from his fellow soldiers. Alone and exhausted, he reflects on his memories of home, including his mother, all while being acutely aware of his vulnerability in the wilderness. The opening establishes a tense atmosphere as he listens for signs of life amidst the silence and wrestles with his own thoughts of wealth and success in a colonial context. The arrival of a mysterious stranger introduces a new dynamic to Peter's situation, prompting questions about race, identity, and the moral implications of his actions within the colonial framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Zimbabwe -- History -- Shona Revolt, 1896-1897 -- Fiction Africa, Southern -- Fiction Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16075 57463 57463