The Bush Boys: History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781515173304)

Hendrik Von Bloom was a boor. My young English reader, do not suppose that I mean any disrespect to Mynheer Von Bloom, by calling him a "boor." In our good Cape colony a "boor" is a farmer. It is no reproach to be called a farmer. Von Bloom was one-a Dutch farmer of the Cape-a boor. The boors of the Cape colony have figured very considerably in modern history. Although naturally a people inclined to peace, they have been forced into various wars, both with native Africans and Europeans; and in these wars they have acquitted themselves admirably, and given proofs that a pacific people when need be can fight just as well as those who are continually exulting in the ruffian glory of the soldier.

Author: Mayne Reid
ISBN-10: 1515173305
ISBN-13: 9781515173304
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 07/21/2015
Pages: 86
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.18d