Under The Sjambok: A Tale Of The Transvaal (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163623022)

""Under The Sjambok: A Tale Of The Transvaal"" is a novel written by George Hansby Russell. The story is set in the Transvaal region of South Africa during the late 19th century, and follows the life of a young Englishman named Jack Winton. Jack is a recent arrival to the region, having come to work on his uncle's farm. However, he quickly becomes embroiled in the political and social tensions of the time, as the Boers and the British struggle for control of the land.As Jack navigates his way through this complex and dangerous world, he encounters a variety of characters, including Boer farmers, British soldiers, and native Africans. He also falls in love with a young Boer woman named Elsa, and must navigate the cultural differences between them.Throughout the novel, the theme of violence and its consequences is explored in depth. The title ""Under The Sjambok"" refers to the whip used by Boer farmers to discipline their workers, and the novel explores the brutalities of this system, as well as the wider violence of the conflict between the Boers and the British.Overall, ""Under The Sjambok"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Transvaal during a tumultuous period of history.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.

Author: George Hansby Russell
ISBN-10: 1163623024
ISBN-13: 9781163623022
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 358
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d