Jasper Lyle: A Tale Of Kafirland (1851)

By Harriet Ward and Harriet Ward

Book Overview

Jasper Lyle: A Tale of Kafirland is a novel written by Harriet Ward and originally published in 1851. The story is set in South Africa during the 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Jasper Lyle, a young Englishman who travels to Kafirland (now known as the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa) to work as a missionary.As he becomes more familiar with the local culture and customs, Jasper begins to question his own beliefs and values. He is particularly conflicted about the treatment of the native people by the colonial authorities and struggles to reconcile his desire to help them with his loyalty to the British Empire.Along the way, Jasper forms relationships with a number of characters, including the local chief, Inkosi, and his daughter, Noma. Together, they navigate the complex political and social landscape of Kafirland, facing challenges and obstacles along the way.The novel is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of the native people of South Africa, as well as its exploration of themes such as colonialism, cultural identity, and religious faith. It is also a vivid and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period in South African history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120303656
• ISBN13: 9781120303653
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"