
Chapter One. - The Travellers.
Chapter Two. - The Bushman.
Chapter Three. - The Shipwreck.
Chapter Four. - The Deserter.
Chapter Five. - The Flight into Kafirland.
Chapter Six. - The Kafir Spy.
Chapter Seven. - Light in the Wilderness.
Chapter Eight. - The War-Cry in the Mountains.
Chapter Nine. - The Gathering of the Settlers.
Chapter Ten. - Mystery.
Set against the sweeping savannahs, mist‑clad mountains and stark deserts of Kafirland, two British officers and their quick‑witted bush guide embark on a hunting expedition far beyond the familiar borders of the Orange River. Their journey is a vivid portrait of colonial Africa, where the beauty of verdant valleys can flip in an instant to the relentless fury of a thunderstorm that forces them to seek refuge among ancient stones.
Through lyrical description and crisp dialogue, the narrative captures the clash of cultures, the awe of untamed wilderness, and the uneasy camaraderie that forms under the looming clouds. Listeners will be drawn into the raw, sensory world of the travelers—feeling the heat, hearing the distant calls of asphogels, and sharing the palpable tension as the storm rolls in, setting the stage for an adventure that tests both character and resolve.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (772K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2011-02-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1808–1873
Known for vivid writing about life in the Cape Colony, this British author helped bring South Africa into 19th-century English literature. Her best-known books blend firsthand observation, military-world experience, and a strong sense of place.
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