| Author |
Mitford, Bertram, 1855-1914 |
| Title |
Forging the Blades: A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"Forging the Blades: A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion" by Bertram Mitford is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the tumultuous events surrounding the Zulu Rebellion, weaving themes of conflict, survival, and moral ambiguity into its narrative. The opening chapters introduce a complex protagonist who is faced with life-and-death decisions in the wild, confronting both internal demons and external threats while interacting with various characters who expose the tensions of colonial South Africa. The beginning of the book establishes a tense atmosphere as the main character contemplates a serene river scene, abruptly disrupted by his encounter with a venomous snake. This encounter escalates into a confrontation with another man, which leads to a violent climax and the revelation of darker themes of blackmail and self-preservation. The protagonist's subsequent actions lead to a dilemma where he must navigate the consequences of taking a life while considering how to conceal the aftermath. The opening sets a significant tone for the narrative, portraying the complexities of human motivations in the face of conflict and the brewing unrest in the Zulu society against a colonial backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
South Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Zulu Rebellion, 1906 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32567 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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