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100 1 _aPenning, L.
_q(Louwrens),
_d1854-1927
245 1 3 _aDe Helden van Zuid-Afrika :
_bEen Verhaal uit den "Trek" der Afrikaansche Boeren uit de Kaapkolonie naar de Transvaal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-28
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"De Helden van Zuid-Afrika" by L. Penning is a historical narrative focusing on the Boer migration from the Cape Colony to the Transvaal, likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the struggles and determination of the Afrikaner farmers as they confront various external challenges, including conflicts with indigenous tribes and English rulers. The narrative is driven by the collective experience of these farmers, who symbolize resilience in their quest for freedom and independence. The opening of the work sets the scene in the year 1835, describing the dusty and monotonous landscape as the Boer families prepare for their treacherous journey. The text details a meeting among these farmers, led by the character Gert Kloppers, where they discuss their dire circumstances under English rule and the threat posed by local tribes. The atmosphere is filled with tension as members express differing opinions about whether to fight back or to flee, highlighting their strong sense of community and shared values. This initial gathering reveals the depth of their struggles and foreshadows the decision they collectively make to embark on a journey towards a new life, reinforcing their determination and collective identity as they confront their fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNetherlands: F. Duym, 1900
653 _aSouth Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/deheldenvanzuida00penn/page/n11/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68193
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