John Ames, Native Commissioner - Mitford, Bertram
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Set against the backdrop of the Matabele Rising in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Bertram Mitford's "John Ames, Native Commissioner: A Romance of the Matabele Rising" delivers a gripping tale of adventure and conflict during a pivotal moment in colonial history. This historical fiction explores the tensions and struggles of the era, offering a glimpse into the complex dynamics of colonialism and its impact on the region. Experience the drama and intrigue of this classic story, meticulously prepared for print republication, capturing the spirit of the time. Through the lens of a "romance," the…mehr

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Set against the backdrop of the Matabele Rising in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Bertram Mitford's "John Ames, Native Commissioner: A Romance of the Matabele Rising" delivers a gripping tale of adventure and conflict during a pivotal moment in colonial history. This historical fiction explores the tensions and struggles of the era, offering a glimpse into the complex dynamics of colonialism and its impact on the region. Experience the drama and intrigue of this classic story, meticulously prepared for print republication, capturing the spirit of the time. Through the lens of a "romance," the narrative delves into the heart of the Ndebele Revolt of 1896, a defining event in Zimbabwe's past. Perfect for readers interested in historical fiction, African history, and the enduring legacy of colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Bertram Mitford FRGS (13 June 1855 4 October 1914) was a colonial writer, novelist, essayist, and cultural critic who published forty-four books, the majority of which were set in South Africa. He was a contemporary of H Rider Haggard. He was a Mitford family member and the third son of Edward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford (1811-1912). In 1895, he became the 31st Lord of the Manor of Mitford, succeeding his brother Colonel John Philip Osbaldeston Mitford. He died in 1912 at Mitford Hall in Northumberland. Bertram Mitford was born in Bath in 1855, educated at Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex, traveled to southern Africa in 1874, lived in Cheltenham in 1881, married Zima Helen Gentle, daughter of Alfred Ebden, on March 9, 1886 in Brighton, had daughter Yseulte Helen on June 3, 1887 (died July 1969), son Roland Bertram on June 17, 1891 (died April 16, 1932), lived in London in 1891, and died of liver disease in 1914 in Cowfold, Sussex. He belonged to four London clubs: The Junior Athenaeum, Savage, the New Vagabond, and the Wigwam.