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The White Chief Of The Caffres (1887)

The White Chief Of The Caffres (1887)

Alfred Wilks Drayson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120207661
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The White Chief Of The Caffres is a historical novel written by Alfred Wilks Drayson and published in 1887. The story is set in South Africa during the 19th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Ronald Percy, who becomes the leader of a tribe of Caffres.Ronald Percy is a brave and adventurous young man who travels to South Africa to seek his fortune. He soon finds himself caught up in the conflict between the British colonizers and the native tribes, particularly the Caffres. After a series of events, Ronald finds himself in the position of being the leader of a tribe of Caffres, and he takes on the title of ''White Chief''.As the White Chief, Ronald must navigate the complex political landscape of South Africa, dealing with rival tribes, British officials, and his own feelings of loyalty to both his English heritage and his adopted Caffre tribe. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful Caffre woman named Zita, and the two must fight to overcome the prejudices of their respective cultures and find a way to be together.The White Chief Of The Caffres is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and the complexities of relationships between people from different backgrounds. It is a fascinating glimpse into the history of South Africa and a compelling tale of love, loyalty, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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