Bertram Mitford

Harley Greenoak's Charge (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Betrayal, and Loyalty in Colonial Africa

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Bertram Mitford's 'Harley Greenoak's Charge' is a compelling narrative set in the colonial era of Southern Africa, filled with adventurous themes of love, betrayal, and loyalty. Mitford's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the African landscape and rich character development. The novel incorporates elements of historical fiction and romance, making it a captivating read for those interested in the intersection of literature and colonial history. Mitford's attention to detail and ability to transport readers to a different time and place makes 'Harley Greenoak's Charge' a standout work in the genre. Mitford's personal experiences as a colonial administrator in Africa likely influenced the authenticity and depth of his storytelling, adding a layer of credibility to the novel. Readers looking for an engaging story that blends history with adventure will find 'Harley Greenoak's Charge' to be a rewarding read that sheds light on a lesser-known period of African history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 253
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066174194
• Artikelnr.: 58929122

Autorenporträt

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.