02547cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500260016126400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350503800040450800160078452012700080053400450207065300180211565300280213385600430216199900170220438168UtSlPG20260610133854.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBryden, H. A.q(Henry Anderson),d1854-193710aFrom Veldt Camp Fires 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-11-290 aA secret of the Orange River -- The story of a tusk -- Jan Prinsloo's kloof -- The bushman's fortune -- The conquest of Christina de Klerk -- A Christmas in the veldt -- Their last trek -- The luck of Tobias De la Rey -- The Mahalapsi Diamond -- A tragedy of the veldt -- Queen's service -- A Transvaal morning -- The mystery of Hartebeest Fontein -- Charlie Thilmere's lion.  aNick Hodson  a"From Veldt Camp Fires" by H. A. Bryden is a collection of narratives that captures the stories and adventures of South African transport riders, penned in the late 19th century. The book delves into various tales, often shared around campfires, detailing encounters with the land's native inhabitants, fierce wildlife, and historical landscapes. It peeks into the rugged lifestyle of transport riders, highlighting their interactions and experiences as they traverse the vast African wilderness.  The opening of this work introduces readers to the captivating world of transport riders, who convey their adventures next to their campfires. One night, while sharing a meal at a farmhouse, the narrator engages with two transport riders, who recount their journeys filled with peril and adventure. Their conversation shifts to the little-known Orange River and an extraordinary story about a man named Mowbray, who sought diamonds in an undiscovered valley along its banks. The narrative unfolds as Mowbray's adventures, his near-fatal encounters, and the secrets of wealth hidden within uncharted territories come to light, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of both the land and the nature of human endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aSouth Africa -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38168  c79008d79008