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_aHaggard, H. Rider _q(Henry Rider), _d1856-1925 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSwallow: A Tale of the Great Trek |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallow_(novel) | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-04-13 | ||
| 508 | _aJohn Bickers, Dagny and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSouth Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTransvaal (South Africa) -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4074 |
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