Three Years with Lobengula, and Experiences in South Africa (1894)

J Cooper Chadwick

Three Years with Lobengula, and Experiences in South Africa (1894)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2009
Pages
182
ISBN
9781104940836

Three Years with Lobengula, and Experiences in South Africa (1894)

J Cooper Chadwick

""Three Years with Lobengula, and Experiences in South Africa"" is a historical account written by J. Cooper Chadwick, originally published in 1894. The book chronicles Chadwick's experiences during his time in southern Africa between 1889 and 1892, where he served as a representative of the London-based British South Africa Company. The narrative focuses on Chadwick's interactions with Lobengula, the king of the Ndebele people, and his court, as well as his observations of the political and social landscape of the region. He provides detailed accounts of his travels throughout South Africa, including his encounters with various indigenous tribes, colonial officials, and European settlers.Chadwick's book offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to the First Matabele War, which was fought between the British South Africa Company and the Ndebele people in 1893. He provides insights into the tensions and conflicts between the various groups involved, as well as the complex and often violent history of colonialism in southern Africa.Overall, ""Three Years with Lobengula, and Experiences in South Africa"" is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a pivotal period in the history of southern Africa. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region's history, politics, and culture.""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.

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