A Daughter of the Veldt is a novel written by Basil Marnan and published in 1901. The story is set in South Africa during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Joan. Joan is the daughter of a wealthy farmer who owns a large estate in the veldt, or grasslands, of South Africa. She is a headstrong and independent young woman who longs for adventure and excitement. When her father dies unexpectedly, Joan is forced to take...