The Kings Assegai: A Matabili Story (1894)

By Bertram Mitford

Book Overview

The Kings Assegai: A Matabili Story is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1894. The story is set in the late 19th century in southern Africa, during the time of the Matabele War. The novel follows the life of a young Matabele warrior named Umslopogaas, who is known for his bravery and skill with the assegai, a traditional African spear.Umslopogaas is eager to prove himself to his people and earn the respect of his king, Lobengula. He is tasked with retrieving the king's stolen assegai, a symbol of his power and authority. Along the way, Umslopogaas faces many challenges, including rival tribes, treacherous terrain, and dangerous wildlife.As Umslopogaas embarks on his quest, he meets a group of European explorers who are also searching for the stolen assegai. Among them is Allan Quatermain, a famous adventurer and hunter, who becomes Umslopogaas' mentor and friend. Together, they navigate the dangers of the African wilderness and confront their enemies to recover the king's assegai.The Kings Assegai is a thrilling adventure story that explores the clash of cultures between traditional African societies and European colonialism. It also delves into themes of loyalty, honor, and the importance of preserving one's cultural heritage. Mitford's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its inhabitants make this book a captivating read for anyone interested in African history and culture.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: 1167211952
• ISBN13: 9781167211959
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"