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100 1 _aBryden, H. A.
_q(Henry Anderson),
_d1854-1937
245 1 0 _aFrom Veldt Camp Fires
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-29
505 0 _aA secret of the Orange River -- The story of a tusk -- Jan Prinsloo's kloof -- The bushman's fortune -- The conquest of Christina de Klerk -- A Christmas in the veldt -- Their last trek -- The luck of Tobias De la Rey -- The Mahalapsi Diamond -- A tragedy of the veldt -- Queen's service -- A Transvaal morning -- The mystery of Hartebeest Fontein -- Charlie Thilmere's lion.
508 _aNick Hodson
520 _a"From Veldt Camp Fires" by H. A. Bryden is a collection of narratives that captures the stories and adventures of South African transport riders, penned in the late 19th century. The book delves into various tales, often shared around campfires, detailing encounters with the land's native inhabitants, fierce wildlife, and historical landscapes. It peeks into the rugged lifestyle of transport riders, highlighting their interactions and experiences as they traverse the vast African wilderness. The opening of this work introduces readers to the captivating world of transport riders, who convey their adventures next to their campfires. One night, while sharing a meal at a farmhouse, the narrator engages with two transport riders, who recount their journeys filled with peril and adventure. Their conversation shifts to the little-known Orange River and an extraordinary story about a man named Mowbray, who sought diamonds in an undiscovered valley along its banks. The narrative unfolds as Mowbray's adventures, his near-fatal encounters, and the secrets of wealth hidden within uncharted territories come to light, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of both the land and the nature of human endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSouth Africa -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38168
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