De ruiters van Zuid-Afrika by L. Penning
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"De ruiters van Zuid-Afrika" by L. Penning is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the backdrop of the political tensions and conflicts surrounding the Boer War, particularly during the years 1894-96. It follows the journey of Charles Marling, an Englishman returning to the Transvaal region after years in London, and his encounters with the local Boer community, including the Kloppers family, exploring themes of
identity, love, and cultural conflict. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Charles Marling, who rides through the dusty Transvaal landscape, reflecting on his past and his complicated relationship with the Boer culture. He is joyfully reunited with Lena Kloppers, who recognizes him despite the years apart. Their interaction reveals both a camaraderie and the underlying tensions of an Englishman amongst the Afrikaans people, touching on issues of historical grievances and cultural divisions. The opening sets the stage for Marling's personal conflicts as he navigates his feelings for Lena while being acutely aware of the broader political struggles that define their communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Penning, L. (Louwrens), 1854-1927 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Steelink, Wilm. (Willem), 1856-1928 |
| Title |
De ruiters van Zuid-Afrika een verhaal uit de dagen van Jameson en Krugersdorp 1895-96 |
| Credits |
Produced by Branko Collin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35250 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35250-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 393 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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