Mayne Reid

Broschiertes Buch

The Bush-Boys, Or, the History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and His Family in the Wild Karoos of Southern Africa

Beschreibung

This antiquarian book contains the tale of the exploits of a farmer and his family in south Africa, written by Thomas Mayne Reid. A delightful story sure to appeal to those with an interest in nineteenth century South Africa, this book makes for a worthy addition to any personal library is one not to be missed by fans of Reid's wonderful fiction. The chapters of this book include: The Boors, The Kraal, A Talk About Locusts, The Locust-Flight, Inspann and Trek, Water! Water!, The Fate of the Herd, A Lion in the Trap, The Death of the Lion, The Travelers Benighted, etcetera. Thomas Mayne Reid (1818 ¿ 1883), was a Scottish-Irish American novelist who wrote numerous tales of derring-do and adventure, which take place primarily in the untamed wilds of the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. This text was originally published in 1860.

Autor

Thomas Mayne Reid, known as Mayne Reid, was an Irish-American novelist celebrated for his adventure novels that captured the imaginations of readers in the 19th century. Mayne Reid was born in Ballyroney County Down, Ireland, the son of a Presbyterian minister. He grew up in an environment that valued education and was well-read from a young age. This literary foundation would later influence his writing career. His experiences in the war provided rich material for his future writings, as he participated in several significant battles and witnessed the harsh realities of military life. After the war, Reid settled in Philadelphia and began his career as a writer. His first successful novel. Action-Packed Narratives: His stories are known for their fast pace and exciting plotlines. Heroism and Resilience: Themes of bravery and survival against the odds are central to his works. Mayne Reid's works have had a lasting impact on the genre of adventure fiction. His ability to weave thrilling stories with authentic details from his own experiences captivated a wide audience. His novels were not just entertaining, but, also provided readers with a window into the diverse and often perilous world of the 19th century.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Geikie Press
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. August 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 540g
• ISBN-13: 9781443708937
• ISBN-10: 1443708933
• Artikelnr.: 25030822