Bertram Mitford

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A Veldt Vendetta

Beschreibung

Experience a thrilling adventure in Bertram Mitford's "A Veldt Vendetta," a classic tale of revenge set against the backdrop of colonial South Africa. Journey across the vast veld as simmering tensions erupt in a quest for retribution. This historical fiction novel plunges you into a world of action, exploring the complexities of life in a land marked by conflict and the struggle for power. Mitford's vivid depiction of South Africa and its inhabitants makes for a compelling read, filled with the spirit of the Western genre and the drama of historical events. "A Veldt Vendetta" offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where justice was often sought outside the boundaries of the law, and the pursuit of vengeance led men down dangerous paths. Prepare to be captivated by this enduring story of courage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of what is right, even when faced with overwhelming odds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Bertram Mitford (13 June 1855-4 October 1914) was a colonial writer, novelist, essayist, and cultural critic who published forty-four books, the majority of which were set in South Africa. He was a contemporary of H Rider Haggard. He was a Mitford family member and the third son of Edward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford (1811-1912). In 1895, he became the 31st Lord of the Manor of Mitford, succeeding his brother Colonel John Philip Osbaldeston Mitford. He died in 1912 at Mitford Hall in Northumberland. Bertram Mitford was born in Bath in 1855, educated at Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex, traveled to southern Africa in 1874, lived in Cheltenham in 1881, married Zima Helen Gentle, daughter of Alfred Ebden, on March 9, 1886 in Brighton, had daughter Yseulte Helen on June 3, 1887 (died July 1969), son Roland Bertram on June 17, 1891 (died April 16, 1932), lived in London in 1891, and died of liver disease in 1914 in Cowfold, Sussex. He belonged to four London clubs: The Junior Athenaeum, Savage, the New Vagabond, and the Wigwam.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 259g
• ISBN-13: 9781023219334
• ISBN-10: 1023219336
• Artikelnr.: 74104074