Luck At The Diamond Fields (1887)

By Dalrymple J. Belgrave

Book Overview

Luck At The Diamond Fields is a novel written by Dalrymple J. Belgrave and published in 1887. The story is set in the diamond fields of South Africa during the late 19th century. The protagonist, Jack Harwood, is a young Englishman who travels to South Africa in search of his fortune. He quickly becomes involved in the diamond trade and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Maud. However, their happiness is threatened by the greed and corruption of the diamond industry, as well as the dangerous and unpredictable nature of life in the diamond fields. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, greed, and the harsh realities of life in a rapidly changing world. Through the character of Jack, the author provides a vivid and engaging portrait of the diamond fields and the people who lived and worked there. The novel is a classic example of 19th-century adventure fiction, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South Africa or the diamond trade.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: 1166325296
• ISBN13: 9781166325299
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"