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_aPenning, L. _q(Louwrens), _d1854-1927 |
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_aDe Leeuw van Modderspruit : _bEen verhaal uit den Engelsch-Zuid-Afrikaanschen Oorlog 1899-1900 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-05-20 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. | ||
| 520 | _a"De Leeuw van Modderspruit" by L. Penning is a historical novella written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes related to the Second Anglo-Boer War, focusing on the lives and struggles of characters living in South Africa during this tumultuous period. Central to the story is Gijs Wessels, a Boer farmer, and his son Danie, who navigate the challenging landscape marked by political tension and personal relationships. The opening of the novella introduces the reader to Gijs and Danie as they travel through the dry South African countryside. As they ride together, the elder Wessels reflects deeply on the political climate surrounding the Boer community, specifically concerning the tensions with the Uitlanders and the threat posed by England. Their journey is punctuated by a brief stop at a stream, symbolizing a moment of respite amidst the looming conflict. The father’s stoic demeanor reveals his inner turmoil and foreshadows the challenges they will face due to the escalating issues of land and power. The chapter sets the stage for a narrative steeped in historical significance and personal gravity, highlighting the harsh realities of their environment and the interpersonal dynamics within their family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWar stories | ||
| 653 | _aChristian life -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSouth Africa -- History -- 1836-1909 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAfrikaners -- Fiction | ||
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_aSteelink, Wilm. _q(Willem), _d1856-1928 |
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