John Ames, Native Commissioner: A Romance of the Matabele Rising: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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John Ames, Native Commissioner: A Romance of the Matabele Rising is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Mitford, Bertram (1855–1914).
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"John Ames, Native Commissioner: A Romance of the Matabele Rising" by Bertram Mitford is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story intricately portrays the tensions of colonial rule in Southern Africa during the period following the Matabele War. The central character, John Ames, serves as the Native Commissioner and is confronted with the complexities of operating within a society marked by cultural friction and burgeoning unrest." "The opening of the book introduces a scene filled with excitement and conflict at Madula's kraal, where the Matabele people face the authoritarian methods of Nanzicele, a sergeant of the Chartered Company's Matabele Police. As tensions rise over cattle confiscation, the atmosphere thickens with resentment and the threat of violence. The narrative captures the stark divide between the native populace and their overseers, highlighting the deep-rooted animosities that persist in the wake of British colonial governance. The introduction sets the stage for the unfolding drama of imperial politics, personal ambitions, and cultural clashes that will characterize the story."
Book and edition facts
- Title: John Ames, Native Commissioner: A Romance of the Matabele Rising
- Author credits: Mitford, Bertram (1855–1914)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- South Africa -- Fiction
- Zimbabwe -- History -- Ndebele Revolt, 1896 -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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