The White Hand And The Black: A Story Of The Natal Rising (1907)

By Bertram Mitford

Book Overview

The White Hand And The Black: A Story Of The Natal Rising is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and originally published in 1907. The book is set in South Africa during the Natal Rising of 1906, which was a rebellion of the Zulu people against British colonial rule.The story follows the lives of two characters, a white man named Ronald Blennerhassett and a Zulu warrior named Mgwali. Ronald is a young man who has recently arrived in South Africa and is working on a farm in Natal. Mgwali is a fierce warrior who is fighting for the independence of his people.As the rebellion unfolds, Ronald and Mgwali find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Ronald is initially sympathetic to the Zulu cause and even falls in love with a Zulu woman named Ntombi. However, as the violence escalates, Ronald becomes disillusioned with the rebellion and joins the British forces.The novel explores themes of colonialism, race relations, and the struggle for independence. Mitford portrays both the white and black characters with sympathy and nuance, and the book offers a complex and nuanced view of the Natal Rising.Overall, The White Hand And The Black is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment 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: 1120207746
• ISBN13: 9781120207746
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"