The King's Assegai (eBook, ePUB) - Mitford, Bertram
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Bertram Mitford's novel 'The King's Assegai' is a thrilling tale set in colonial South Africa, filled with political intrigue, love, and betrayal. Mitford's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the African landscape and detailed accounts of battles, drawing readers into the heart of the conflict. Written during the late 19th century, 'The King's Assegai' reflects the colonialist attitudes of the time, but also provides insight into the complexities of power dynamics in a conquered land. Mitford's use of dialogue and character development make the story both engaging and…mehr

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Bertram Mitford's novel 'The King's Assegai' is a thrilling tale set in colonial South Africa, filled with political intrigue, love, and betrayal. Mitford's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the African landscape and detailed accounts of battles, drawing readers into the heart of the conflict. Written during the late 19th century, 'The King's Assegai' reflects the colonialist attitudes of the time, but also provides insight into the complexities of power dynamics in a conquered land. Mitford's use of dialogue and character development make the story both engaging and thought-provoking. As a prolific author of adventure novels, Mitford's firsthand experiences in Africa provide authenticity to his work, offering readers a glimpse into a world fraught with tension and uncertainty. I highly recommend 'The King's Assegai' to those interested in historical fiction, colonial literature, or simply looking for a gripping adventure story that delves into themes of power, loyalty, and identity.
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.