Publisher's Synopsis
""The Kings Assegai: A Matabili Story"" is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1894. The book is set in the late 19th century in the African kingdom of Matabeleland, which was then part of the British Empire. The story follows the adventures of a young British soldier named Ralph Kenzie, who is stationed in Matabeleland and becomes embroiled in a conflict between the local Matabele people and the British colonial authorities.As the story unfolds, Ralph finds himself drawn into the world of the Matabele, learning their language and customs and forming close relationships with some of the local people. He becomes particularly close to a Matabele warrior named Umslopogaas, who is renowned for his skill with the assegai, a traditional African spear. Together, Ralph and Umslopogaas embark on a dangerous mission to retrieve a stolen treasure from a rival tribe, facing numerous obstacles and dangers along the way.""The Kings Assegai"" is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in colonial Africa, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and cultural traditions of the Matabele people. Mitford's writing is characterized by a sense of adventure and excitement, with plenty of action and suspense to keep readers engaged. The book also touches on themes of colonialism, race relations, and cultural exchange, making it a valuable historical document as well as a thrilling work of fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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.
