Adventures of Hans Sterk: The South African Hunter and Pioneer by Alfred W. Drayson

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Author Drayson, Alfred W. (Alfred Wilks), 1827-1901
Illustrator Zwecker, Johann Baptist, 1814-1876
Title Adventures of Hans Sterk: The South African Hunter and Pioneer
Note Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Adventures of Hans Sterk: The South African Hunter and Pioneer" by Alfred W. Drayson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Hans Sterk, a skilled elephant hunter, as he embarks on a perilous journey in the interior of Africa during a significant period of emigration by Dutch settlers seeking independence from colonial rule. The story is set against a backdrop of colonial conflicts and the struggles faced by the early emigrants, bringing to life themes of adventure, bravery, and the clash between cultures. At the start of the tale, the author introduces readers to the historical context of the Great Trek, where a large number of Dutch settlers from the Cape of Good Hope journey into the African wilderness in search of a new home. In the opening chapters, we meet Hans Sterk and a group of hunters as they prepare for an elephant hunting expedition. Their adventures quickly turn dangerous as they encounter lions and are reminded of the ever-present threats from indigenous tribes such as the Matabili. The narrative gives insight into Hans's character, his remarkable hunting skills, and foreshadows imminent conflicts that will shape his journey as he becomes entwined in the fate of his companions and the indigenous peoples they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject South Africa -- Fiction
Subject South African War, 1899-1902 -- Fiction
Subject Zulu (African people) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 32559
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 18, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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