Divided

A Story Of The Veldt (1913)

von Francis Bancroft

464 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Divided: A Story Of The Veldt is a novel written by Francis Bancroft and published in 1913. The story is set in the South African veldt during the Boer War and follows the lives of two friends, Jack and Tom, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Jack is a young British soldier fighting for the Empire, while Tom is a Boer farmer who joins the fight for his people's independence.As the war rages on, Jack and Tom are forced to confront their differences and the consequences of their actions. They are torn between loyalty to their respective nations and their personal friendship. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters including soldiers, farmers, and women who are also affected by the war.The novel explores themes of nationalism, loyalty, friendship, and the human cost of war. It provides a vivid portrayal of the harsh realities of life on the veldt during the Boer War and the toll it took on both sides. Divided: A Story Of The Veldt is a gripping tale of conflict and camaraderie that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction and war stories.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104050139
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 06.02.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC