The Bush Boys: History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family
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By Thomas Mayne Reid 19 Jun, 2020
Brief Extract: The boors of the Cape colony have figured vary 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 hav ... Read more
Brief Extract: The boors of the Cape colony have figured vary 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. Less
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Thomas Mayne Reid (April 4, 1818 – October 22, 1883) was a Scots-Irish American novelist. Thomas Mayne Reid fought in the American-Mexican War (1846-1848). His many works are about American life. In...
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