Bertram Mitford

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The Triumph of Hilary Blachland

Beschreibung

The Triumph of Hilary Blachland explores themes of adventure, cultural conflict, and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge in a colonial setting. Set in the rugged African wilderness, the novel delves into the clash between European explorers and indigenous cultures, highlighting the tension that arises when different worlds collide. The central theme revolves around the obsession with uncovering secrets of the past, particularly the uncharted grave of the legendary King Umzilikazi, which draws the protagonist, Hilary Blachland, into a dangerous and morally ambiguous pursuit. As Blachland's obsession deepens, the novel examines the consequences of disregarding cultural taboos and the personal cost of challenging the beliefs and traditions of the local people. The story also explores the nature of exploration, not only as a physical journey into unknown terrain but also as a psychological one, where the desire for discovery can lead to perilous outcomes. Themes of loyalty, respect, and the complexities of cross-cultural interaction run throughout the narrative, as the characters face mounting tensions with the Matabele warriors. The novel ultimately reflects on the dangers of obsession, the limits of knowledge, and the consequences of disrupting the delicate balance between cultures.

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: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 292g
• ISBN-13: 9789368093169
• ISBN-10: 9368093164
• Artikelnr.: 73287595