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_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aHendricks the Hunter; Or, The Border Farm: A Tale of Zululand |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-05-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"Hendricks the Hunter; Or, The Border Farm: A Tale of Zululand" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the wild and beautiful Zululand, South Africa, and follows the character Hendricks, a trader and hunter, as he navigates the dangers of the region, including wild animals, environmental challenges, and interactions with the native Zulu people. The novel explores themes of survival, cultural exchange, and adventure, as Hendricks engages in hunting expeditions and encounters the complexities of life in a borderland. The opening of the book introduces us to the stunning landscape of Zululand, where Hendricks, a seasoned trader, embarks on a hunting trip accompanied by a group of local men, including a skilled hunter named Umgolo. As they travel with their ox-drawn wagon, the narrative vividly describes the harsh realities of their journey, such as the risk from both wildlife and potential conflict with Zulu tribes. During their adventures, they successfully hunt various game, including a rhinoceros and water-buck, while also foreshadowing the threat posed by a nearby Zulu force planning an attack on a local kraal. The chapter sets the tone for the unfolding tale of adventure and cultural dynamics in this vibrant yet dangerous landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aFarm life -- South Africa -- Fiction | ||
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