The King's Assegai - Mitford, Bertram; Wood, Stanley L
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"The King's Assegai: A Matabili Story" by Bertram Mitford transports readers to the heart of South Africa during a period of profound historical change. This meticulously prepared republication of a classic historical fiction novel vividly portrays a world shaped by war and the clash of cultures. Delve into the story of the Ndebele people, also known as the Matabele, as they navigate the complexities of colonialism and defend their way of life. Mitford's narrative, steeped in action and adventure, offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a nation facing unprecedented challenges.…mehr

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"The King's Assegai: A Matabili Story" by Bertram Mitford transports readers to the heart of South Africa during a period of profound historical change. This meticulously prepared republication of a classic historical fiction novel vividly portrays a world shaped by war and the clash of cultures. Delve into the story of the Ndebele people, also known as the Matabele, as they navigate the complexities of colonialism and defend their way of life. Mitford's narrative, steeped in action and adventure, offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a nation facing unprecedented challenges. Experience the enduring power of storytelling as "The King's Assegai" explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the human spirit amidst the backdrop of historical conflict. A compelling read for anyone interested in war stories and the rich history of South Africa. 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 (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.