The Settler and the Savage by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Settler and the Savage
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Settler and the Savage" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book follows the adventures of Charlie Considine, a young man navigating the challenges of early 19th century South Africa, as he finds himself lost on the wild karroo and encounters both a friendly settler and various indigenous peoples. The novel explores themes of survival, camaraderie, and the harsh realities faced by settlers during this tumultuous period. At the start of the book, Charlie Considine is depicted as a solitary and lost youth traversing the desolate karroo. After two days without food or water, he meets Hans Marais, a Dutch farmer, who provides him with much-needed sustenance and companionship. Their interaction reveals the precariousness of frontier life and hints at the underlying tensions between settlers and the indigenous Kafirs. As the two young men forge a bond during their meal, they discuss their backgrounds and establish plans for future journeys, highlighting the mix of hope and uncertainty that pervades settler life in this challenging new land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Slavery -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject South Africa -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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