Tales of South Africa

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Tales of South Africa

by H. A. (Henry Anderson) Bryden

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

A rugged adventure unfolds in the untamed wilds of the Transvaal, where two seasoned hunters—an American explorer and his Boer's companion, Koenraad du Plessis—share evenings around crackling fires, swapping stories of gold, game, and the mysteries of the African frontier. Their friendship, forged on the open veldt and tempered by the harsh landscape, draws them toward a whispered legend: Verloren Vlei, a hidden marsh said to cradle glittering nuggets and the fate of a missing prospector.

The narrative captures the raw beauty of the savanna, the tense camaraderie of men and native guides, and the allure of a secret that beckons beyond the familiar riverbanks. As they follow clues left by a vanished cousin, the hunt for the elusive vlei becomes as much a test of resolve as a glimpse into the region’s layered history—where French‑Huguenot roots, Boer tenacity, and the promise of untapped wealth intersect. Listeners are invited into a world where every rustle in the grass hints at adventure, and the unknown lies just beyond the next ridge.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (324K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2010-06-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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H. A. (Henry Anderson) Bryden

1854–1937

A Victorian sportsman turned prolific travel and nature writer, he brought southern Africa’s landscapes and wildlife to readers through lively accounts of hunting, exploration, and natural history. His books also ranged into South African history and sporting life in Britain.

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