With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader by G. A. Henty
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"With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the tumultuous events surrounding the Second Boer War in South Africa, focusing on a group of young boys from Johannesburg and their experiences as they navigate the complexities of conflict and occupation. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Chris King and his
father at the forefront of emotional turmoil as war seems imminent due to President Kruger’s provocative ultimatum against Britain. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the tensions in Johannesburg as the British population faces increasing oppression from the Boer government. Chris's character stands out as he displays a mix of youthful determination and awareness of the grave circumstances surrounding them. The opening chapters set the stage for the upheaval that follows, highlighting the brave choices made by Chris and his companions as they prepare to engage in the war efforts to free themselves from the Boers' cruel dominance and, ultimately, to fight for their rights and freedoms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Tony Hyland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7334 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 548 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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