The Bush Boys: History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family

by Thomas Mayne Reid

Book Overview

Hendrik Von Bloom was a boor. My young English reader, do not suppose that I mean any disrespect to Mynheer Von Bloom, by calling him a "boor." In our good Cape colony a "boor" is a farmer. It is no reproach to be called a farmer. Von Bloom was one-a Dutch farmer of the Cape-a boor. The boors of the Cape colony have figured very considerably in modern history. Although naturally a people inclined to peace, they have been forced into various wars,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1515173305
• ISBN13: 9781515173304
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"