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100	1		_aScully, W. C. _q(William Charles), _d1855-1943
245	1	0	_aKafir Stories: Seven Short Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-01-31
505	0		_aThe Eumenides in Kafirland -- The fundamental axiom -- Kellson's nemesis -- The quest of the copper -- Ghamba -- Ukushwama -- Umtagati.
508			_aProduced by Charles Klingman
520			_a"Kafir Stories: Seven Short Stories" by W. C. Scully is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the lives and traditions of the Kafir people in Southern Africa, exploring their complex social structures, conflicts, and personal narratives. The opening story presents characters such as Jim Gubo, a policeman, and Kalaza, newly released from prison, navigating their lives within a colonial context of hardship and moral ambiguity. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to the daily lives of characters in a Kafirland canteen, where Jim, the policeman, discusses the challenges of his job with Kalaza, who hints at intriguing criminal exploits. We learn about Maliwe, a shepherd accused of theft, and his connection to Kalaza, setting the stage for a tale steeped in tension and the consequences of choices made under pressure. The narrative immerses the reader in the local culture while hinting at themes of fate, loyalty, and the struggle for survival amidst societal constraints that define the characters' world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aXhosa (African people) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20491
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