{"product_id":"the-boys-from-umgazana-frank-collier-9798296505927","title":"The Boys from Umgazana","description":"They were just boys-but history would shape them into legends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the remote wilderness of 18th-century South Africa, two young boys-one English, shipwrecked and orphaned, the other the grandson of an Mpondo chief and an English woman-grow up as brothers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a Dutch trader arrives, their lives are set on a course through the turbulent landscape of 18th-century South Africa, where survival depends on trust, courage, and a bond that defies colonial conflict. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boys from Umgazana\u003c\/i\u003e is a sweeping historical adventure that explores the resilience of youth, the tension between cultures, and the power of place to shape identity. With vivid landscapes, immersive storytelling, and unforgettable characters, Collier weaves a frontier tale that echoes with relevance and heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrank Collier is a South African author, software strategist, and conservation advocate. His writing is inspired by a passion for local history, storytelling, and the untamed beauty of the Eastern Cape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Collier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798296505927\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Frank Collier","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47244519473407,"sku":"9798296505927","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9daa574c-11ce-4a25-ad1f-800e90bee990.jpg?v=1758135936","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-boys-from-umgazana-frank-collier-9798296505927","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}