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100 1 _aNesbit, Hume
245 1 4 _aThe Empire Makers: A Romance of Adventure and War in South Africa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-22
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Empire Makers: A Romance of Adventure and War in South Africa" by Hume Nesbit is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around three main characters—Ned Romer, Clarence Raybold, and Fred Weldon—who embark on a journey to South Africa. Their quest leads them into the heart of conflict between the British Empire and the Boer Republic, reflecting the historical tensions of the time. At the start of the narrative, a preface sets the historical context by expressing the complexities of imperialism in South Africa. The opening chapter introduces Ned Romer as a charismatic and athletic school captain who dreams of adventure. Alongside his friends, he faces personal challenges, including the recent death of Fred’s father, which propels them toward the uncertain future of becoming explorers. Soon, the trio decides to venture into Africa together, solidifying their camaraderie and ambition for adventure. As they prepare for their journey, themes of burgeoning responsibilities, friendship, and the moral implications of imperialism begin to emerge, setting the stage for what promises to be an epic adventure intertwined with historical commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- Africa -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40838
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