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245 1 0 _aLife in Afrikanderland as viewed by an Afrikander :
_bA story of life in South Africa, based on truth
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-12-19
508 _aProduced by MFR, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Life in Afrikanderland as viewed by an Afrikander" by CIOS is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life experiences of Afrikanders, focusing on themes of identity, struggle, and perseverance amid the socio-political tensions of South Africa during a tumultuous period. It is primarily a depiction of the daily life and aspirations of its protagonist, Steve, alongside his family and community in a time characterized by a quest for independence and national pride. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to a poignant death-bed scene where Steve's father imparts critical life lessons about duty to family, faith, and loyalty to their people. This touching moment sets the tone for Steve's coming-of-age story, which unfolds against the backdrop of the Transvaal's fight for independence. The opening chapters delve into Steve’s childhood, portraying his close bond with his mother and siblings, the hardships they face after their father's death, and his blossoming sense of patriotism amidst the rising tensions leading to conflict with the British. This intricate weave of personal and national struggles invites readers to empathize with Steve’s journey and the larger struggles of the Afrikaner people during this pivotal era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrikaners
653 _aSouth Africa -- History -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58503
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