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100 1 _aVan der Post, C. W. H.
_q(Christiaan Willem Hendrik),
_d1856-1914
245 1 0 _aPiet Uijs, of lijden en strijd der voortrekkers in Natal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-10
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Piet Uijs, of lijden en strijd der voortrekkers in Natal" by C. W. H. Van der Post is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the experiences and struggles of the Voortrekkers, specifically focusing on the figure of Piet Uijs, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of Natal during a period marked by conflict and hardship. The narrative explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the relentless quest for freedom amid the tensions between colonists and indigenous populations. The opening of the book sets the scene with a vivid description of a chilly night in February 1838, establishing the setting where the Voortrekkers have formed a laager—a circular encampment of ox wagons—for safety. The protagonist, Louis Nel, is introduced as one of the watchmen anxiously awaiting the return of a patrol who has not yet returned, hinting at the dangers that lie ahead. As tension builds, we meet the central character, Piet Uijs, who is depicted as a capable and thoughtful leader, preparing to address the growing fear and uncertainty among his people. The arrival of troubling news regarding attacks by the Zulu introduces a sense of impending conflict, setting the stage for the tumultuous events that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction
653 _aAfrikaners -- Fiction
653 _aUijs, Pieter Lafras, -1838 -- Fiction
653 _aPioneers -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal -- Fiction
653 _aKwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) -- History -- To 1843 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37028
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