Piet Uijs, of lijden en strijd der voortrekkers in Natal by C. W. H. Van der Post
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"Piet Uijs, of lijden en strijd der voortrekkers in Natal" by C. W. H. Van der Post is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the experiences and struggles of the Voortrekkers, specifically focusing on the figure of Piet Uijs, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of Natal during a period marked by conflict and hardship. The narrative explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the relentless quest
for freedom amid the tensions between colonists and indigenous populations. The opening of the book sets the scene with a vivid description of a chilly night in February 1838, establishing the setting where the Voortrekkers have formed a laager—a circular encampment of ox wagons—for safety. The protagonist, Louis Nel, is introduced as one of the watchmen anxiously awaiting the return of a patrol who has not yet returned, hinting at the dangers that lie ahead. As tension builds, we meet the central character, Piet Uijs, who is depicted as a capable and thoughtful leader, preparing to address the growing fear and uncertainty among his people. The arrival of troubling news regarding attacks by the Zulu introduces a sense of impending conflict, setting the stage for the tumultuous events that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Van der Post, C. W. H. (Christiaan Willem Hendrik), 1856-1914 |
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| Title | Piet Uijs, of lijden en strijd der voortrekkers in Natal |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | South Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Afrikaners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Uijs, Pieter Lafras, -1838 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pioneers -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal -- Fiction |
| Subject | KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) -- History -- To 1843 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37028 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 339 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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