Project Gutenberg 2010-06-20 Public domain in the USA. 142 Walmsley, Hugh Mulleneux 1826 1879 Walmsley, H. M. (Hugh Mulleneux) Walmsley, Hugh-Mullenuex The Ruined Cities of Zululand Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Ruined Cities of Zululand" by Hugh Mulleneux Walmsley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins with the promise of adventure and exploration, focusing on the remnants of civilization in Zululand, specifically the mysterious and ancient ruins that captivate the author. This tale blends real history with enticing descriptions, aiming to prod the reader’s imagination toward the enigmatic landscapes of Africa. The opening of the work introduces a preface indicating that the story is rooted in real events and documented adventures related by the author’s brother stationed in Zululand. The first chapter sets the scene in Bellary Fort, where British soldiers discuss their experiences in India. Amidst their conversation, we are introduced to Captain Hughes, who signifies a yearning for adventure as he prepares to journey to South Africa. The mood is enriched by a connection between the military life and the tropics that await them, establishing the groundwork for a tale woven with danger, camaraderie, and the allure of the unknown. The narrative promises a blend of military adventure and historical exploration, inviting readers into a world that is both richly described and deeply embedded in the socio-political fabric of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en South Africa -- Description and travel Zululand (South Africa) DT Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 685598 685609 2024-09-14T04:59:19.728999 2023-09-14T09:51:05.212390 text/html text/html 701181 2013-03-22T13:47:58 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2891429 2013-03-22T13:48:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 3049082 2024-09-14T04:59:28.926992 application/epub+zip 3061286 2024-09-14T04:59:21.777030 application/epub+zip 318296 2024-09-14T04:59:20.624049 application/epub+zip 3311487 2024-09-14T04:59:34.247952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3302599 2024-09-14T04:59:27.968978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 549357 2022-09-15T06:50:31.805326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 664737 664712 2024-09-14T04:59:18.745062 2023-09-14T09:51:04.266384 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 664677 2010-06-20T04:33:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 247396 2010-06-20T04:33:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18100 2024-09-14T04:59:34.389960 application/rdf+xml 16171 2024-09-14T04:59:20.986999 image/jpeg 3837 2024-09-14T04:59:20.804004 image/jpeg 2965653 2024-09-14T04:59:19.846047 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog