Publisher's Synopsis
In The Track Of The Troops is a historical fiction book written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story is set in the 19th century during the Anglo-Zulu War in South Africa. The main character, Ronald, is a young British soldier who is sent to fight against the Zulu warriors. The book follows his journey as he travels through the African wilderness, facing dangers such as wild animals and hostile tribes.Ronald's experiences are contrasted with those of a Zulu warrior named Mafuta, who is fighting on the other side of the conflict. The two characters eventually cross paths and form an unlikely friendship, despite their different backgrounds and allegiances.Throughout the book, Ballantyne provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape and culture, as well as the military tactics and strategies used by both sides in the war. The story also touches on themes such as loyalty, bravery, and the futility of war.In The Track Of The Troops is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or African culture.When at a sufficient distance from the ship, an order was given by the officer in charge. Immediately the outrigger on the right or starboard side was run out by invisible hands to its full extent -- apparently fifteen feet beyond the bow of the launch; then the inner end of the outrigger was tilted violently into the air, so that the other end with its torpedo was thrust down ten feet below the surface of the water. This, I was told, is about the depth at which an enemy's ship ought to be struck. The launch, still going at full speed, was now supposed to have run so close to the enemy, that the submerged torpedo was about to strike her.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.