The Triumph of Hilary Blachland by Bertram Mitford
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| Author | Mitford, Bertram, 1855-1914 |
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| Title | The Triumph of Hilary Blachland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Triumph of Hilary Blachland" by Bertram Mitford is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the African wilderness, the story follows Hilary Blachland, an adventurous Englishman, and his companion Christian Sybrandt as they navigate the treacherous landscape and the complex relationships with the local Matabele people. Themes of exploration, cultural conflict, and the allure of forbidden knowledge intertwine as Blachland becomes obsessed with the uncharted grave of the legendary King Umzilikazi. At the start of the novel, the two protagonists venture into the rugged terrain of the Matopo Hills while discussing Umzilikazi's grave, which is shrouded in mystery and guarded by the natives. Blachland's adventurous spirit is ignited by the allure of uncovering secrets that no European has ever seen. Their conversation hints at the dangers of challenging cultural taboos in the region, setting the stage for inevitable conflict. As they settle into a camp, the tension grows with unsettling glimpses of the fierce loyalty of the Matabele warriors, foreshadowing the tumultuous events that are to unfold as Blachland's obsession threatens to draw them into the heart of danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Africa, Southern -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32566 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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