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100 1 _aO'Neil, Owen Rowe
245 1 0 _aAdventures in Swaziland: The Story of a South African Boer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-30
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Richard Prairie and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Adventures in Swaziland: The Story of a South African Boer" by Owen Rowe O'Neil is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of the author, a young Boer, as he explores Swaziland and interacts with its royal family, particularly focusing on King Buno and Queen Labotsibeni. It provides a vivid account of the culture and complexities of Boer life during the times of migration, conflict, and colonial influences in Southern Africa. The opening of the work sets the stage for the author's journey, beginning with a glimpse into his family's background as Boers in Transvaal, their connection to Swaziland, and the political dynamics at play with the Zulu and Swazi tribes. The narrative introduces Oom Tuys, the author's uncle, who is portrayed as a prominent figure within Swazi politics, involved in delivering tributes to King Buno. This early section highlights the author's youthful aspirations to witness the grandeur of Swaziland, framing his eventual journey as a pivotal moment that intertwines the themes of adventure, cultural encounters, and the stark realities of life during a tumultuous period in South African history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrikaners -- Biography
653 _aO'Neil, Owen Rowe
653 _aSwaziland -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38447
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