The Prisoner Of Chiloane: Or With The Portuguese In Southeast Africa (1890)

By Wallis Mackay

Book Overview

The Prisoner of Chiloane: Or With The Portuguese In Southeast Africa (1890) is a historical novel written by Wallis Mackay. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man named Jack who travels to Southeast Africa to work for the Portuguese government. Jack finds himself caught up in a conflict between the Portuguese and the local tribes, and is eventually taken prisoner by the Chiloane people.The novel explores the themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the clash of cultures between the European colonizers and the native African people. Mackay portrays the Portuguese as ruthless and exploitative, while also acknowledging their technological superiority over the African tribes.The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the customs of the native people. Mackay's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he effectively captures the tension and drama of the story.Overall, The Prisoner of Chiloane is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex and often brutal realities of colonialism in Africa.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: 1165087995
• ISBN13: 9781165087990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"