02322cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000230011324500510013626400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350801170040452013730052153400450189465300210193985600430196099900170200316543UtSlPG20260610133404.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aaf2iso639-1 4aPT1 aTotius,d1877-195310aTrekkerswee :bMet tekeninge van J.H. Pierneef 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-18  aProduced by Michael Ciesielski, Christine D and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Trekkerswee" by Totius is a poetic narrative that reflects the life and struggles of early South African settlers, particularly focusing on the experiences of a trekker family during the pivotal time of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This literary work captures the social, economic, and political shifts that shaped the region, with particular emphasis on the discovery of gold and its impact on the community. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of settlement, love, loss, and the profound changes brought about by external forces such as the Boer-British War.  The narrative unfolds through three main sections, detailing the lives of Gert, Dina, and Willem. Initially, it depicts their simple, rural life, highlighting the bond between Willem and Dina, who eventually marry. However, as Johannesburg rises from the goldfields, the couples face challenges fueled by the allure of newfound wealth, leading to temptation and tragedy. The story ultimately transitions to the historical backdrop of the Boer-British War and the emergence of modern South Africa, exploring the emotional toll of war and change on the families. Totius weaves a poignant tale that resonates with themes of nostalgia, heritage, and the existential dilemmas faced by those in the midst of rapid societal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrikaans poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16543  c57931d57931