Excerpt: ...Pg 239 miles. Much of this tract, especially the eastern part, which we call Mashonaland, was well peopled by tribes who lived quietly, had plenty of cattle, tilled the soil, and continued to dig a little gold, as their forefathers had done for centuries. They were now mercilessly raided by the Matabili all the way from Lake Ngami on the west to the edge of the great plateau on the east, till large districts were depopulated and left desolate, the grown men having been all killed or chased away, the children ...
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Excerpt: ...Pg 239 miles. Much of this tract, especially the eastern part, which we call Mashonaland, was well peopled by tribes who lived quietly, had plenty of cattle, tilled the soil, and continued to dig a little gold, as their forefathers had done for centuries. They were now mercilessly raided by the Matabili all the way from Lake Ngami on the west to the edge of the great plateau on the east, till large districts were depopulated and left desolate, the grown men having been all killed or chased away, the children either killed, or made slaves of, or taken as recruits into the Matabili army. Constant war and the sanguinary government of Lo Bengula reduced the number of the true Matabili, so that such recruiting became a necessity. Their successes filled the Matabili with an overweening confidence in their power. Through all South Africa they despised every native tribe, except that martial one which was ruled by Gungunhana on the eastern frontier of Mashonaland, and despised even the white men, thinking them but a handful. The indunas, who had visited London in 1891, endeavoured to warn them of the resources of the whites, and Lo Bengula himself was opposed to war. But the young braves, who, like Cetewayo's Zulus, desired to "wash their spears," overbore the reluctance of the monarch, only to perish in the war of 1893. Towards Fort Salisbury the country rises and grows prettier as it shows signs of a more copious rainfall. New flowers appear, and the grass is greener. About twelve miles before the town is reached one crosses a considerable stream with a long, deep, clear pool among rocks, and is told of the misadventure of an English doctor who, after a hasty plunge into the pool, was drying himself on a flat stone just above the water when a crocodile suddenly raised its hideous snout, seized his leg in its jaws, and dragged him down. Fortunately his companions were close at hand and succeeded after a struggle in forcing the beast to drop its prey. Pg...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. 8vo. Red boards. Faded spine. Gilt lines and lettering on spine (title, author, publisher). Light shelf wear at top and bottom of spine. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. OctavoHalf leather, brown clothGilt lettering on backstripRubbedTightly BoundRed speckled page edgesAge TonedText Clean Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Octavo, bound in red cloth, gilt lettering on backstrip. Binding is rubbed and corners are bumped. Page egdes are untrimmed. Text is clear. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. 8vo medium sized cloth binding. Some minimal shelf-ware and scuffing on edges. Gilted lettering on backstrip. Hinge-split. Some light foxxing. Untrimmed pageblock. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
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Used-Good. Good hardback in red clolth. Reprint, 1900. Folding maps at rear. Gift inscription on front free end paper, with pencil inscription at rear; some foxing; pp.88/89 browned by pressed flower; small dent in edge of front board; spine a little faded, with wear at head & foot & dull gilt title.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: