Publisher's Synopsis
Adventures In Swaziland: The Story Of A South African Boer is a memoir written by Owen Rowe O�������Neil. The book tells the story of O�������Neil�������s experiences as a young man growing up in South Africa during the early 20th century. The focus of the book is on O�������Neil�������s time spent in Swaziland, a small country located within South Africa�������s borders.O�������Neil was born into a Boer family, descendants of Dutch settlers who had arrived in South Africa in the 17th century. As a young man, he was fascinated by the wild and untamed landscape of Swaziland, which was then a British protectorate. He made several trips to the country, and the book chronicles his adventures there.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different story about O�������Neil�������s experiences in Swaziland. Some of the stories are humorous, such as the time he accidentally shot himself in the foot while hunting. Others are more serious, such as his encounters with the local Swazi people and their customs.Throughout the book, O�������Neil provides a vivid and detailed description of life in South Africa during the early 20th century. He talks about the Boer War, the rise of apartheid, and the tensions between different racial groups in the country. He also provides insights into the natural beauty of the region, describing the flora and fauna of Swaziland in great detail.Adventures In Swaziland: The Story Of A South African Boer is a fascinating and engaging memoir that provides a unique perspective on life in South Africa during a tumultuous time in its history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, travel, or adventure.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.
