Project Gutenberg 2006-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 90 Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856 1925 Haggard, Rider Haggard, Henry Rider Swallow: A Tale of the Great Trek John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger "Swallow: A Tale of the Great Trek" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the experiences of Vrouw Botmar, who recounts the journey of the Voortrekkers, the Dutch settlers, as they navigate their way through the challenges of a changing and tumultuous landscape in South Africa. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of colonialism through the lives of characters like Suzanne Naudé, her husband Ralph Kenzie, and Vrouw Botmar herself. The opening of the novel introduces the perspective of Vrouw Botmar, who begins to recount a tale of her life and the lives of her family, particularly focusing on her great-granddaughter Suzanne. She reflects on her husband Jan's past as a robust figure during the Great Trek, the hardships they faced, and the tragedies of their youth against the backdrop of Zulu wars and British colonial rule. As the narrative unfolds, Vrouw Botmar hints at the discovery of Ralph Kenzie, an English castaway, and Suzanne’s deep connection to him. The beginning sets a tone of nostalgia and unresolved tension as Vrouw Botmar prepares to narrate a history filled with personal loss and cultural conflict, inviting readers to engage with the intertwining destinies of her family and the broader historical context of the Great Trek. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction South Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction Transvaal (South Africa) -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Fiction 626043 626232 2024-10-02T11:06:38.059911 2023-10-02T09:39:14.897325 text/html text/html 644295 2021-05-28T08:44:21 text/html; charset=utf-8 224262 2021-05-28T08:49:17 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 351249 2024-10-02T11:06:48.591365 application/epub+zip 352049 2024-10-02T11:06:41.658893 application/epub+zip 335318 2024-10-02T11:06:40.277908 application/epub+zip 574821 2024-10-02T11:06:54.318322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 542504 2024-10-02T11:06:47.738335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479987 2022-09-02T12:59:36.983819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 598915 598896 2024-10-02T11:06:37.159924 2023-10-02T09:39:14.139328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 598621 2021-05-28T08:48:31 text/plain; charset=utf-8 219745 2021-05-28T08:48:54 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20508 2024-10-02T11:06:54.461301 application/rdf+xml 14520 2024-10-02T11:06:40.845901 image/jpeg 3573 2024-10-02T11:06:40.559892 image/jpeg 298962 2024-10-02T11:06:38.116926 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 en.wikipedia