Bertram Mitford

Broschiertes Buch

The Luck Of Gerard Ridgeley

A Tale Of The Zulu Border (1894)

Beschreibung

""The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley: A Tale of the Zulu Border"" is a novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1894. The book tells the story of Gerard Ridgeley, a young man who travels to South Africa to seek his fortune during the time of the Zulu Wars. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Edith, a Zulu warrior named Mfuni, and a treacherous trader named John Laputa. As Ridgeley becomes more involved in the conflict between the British and the Zulus, he must navigate dangerous terrain, face off against deadly enemies, and ultimately prove his mettle as a true hero. Along the way, he also learns important lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of courage. ""The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley"" is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the era in which it is set. Mitford's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life, while the fast-paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction, adventure stories, or tales of heroism and bravery, this book is sure to captivate and inspire you.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9781437303957
• ISBN-10: 1437303951
• Artikelnr.: 25886529