David Malan: Een verhaal uit den Grooten Trek by D'Arbez

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Author D'Arbez, 1856-1918
Title David Malan: Een verhaal uit den Grooten Trek
Original Publication South Africa: Hollandsch-Afrikaansche Uitgevers-Maatschappij,1898.
Series Title Zuid-Afrikaansche historie-bibliotheek, no. 5.
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "David Malan: Een verhaal uit den Grooten Trek" by D'Arbez is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the journey of a group of Afrikaner pioneers, known as the Voortrekkers, during their migration from the Cape Colony into the interior of South Africa. Central to the story are characters like David Malan, a young, brave man, and Pieter Retief, the determined leader of the trek, as they navigate challenges and relationships amidst the harsh wilderness. At the start of the narrative, you are introduced to the vast, untamed landscape where the Voortrekkers travel in their ox-drawn wagons. On April 2, 1837, the caravan is led by Pieter Retief, who is accompanied by his young nephew Abraham Greyling and others, including David Malan. The opening depicts their struggles against the elements and the threats posed by wild animals, emphasizing their resilience and camaraderie. As they establish a temporary camp, the characters are revealed through their interactions, demonstrating their personalities and the dynamics of their relationships, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of survival and adventure in a land fraught with danger and opportunity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject South Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction
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