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Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer
In "Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer," W. C. Scully presents a vivid and engaging account of his experiences as a settler in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This memoir blends personal narrative with historical context, capturing the challenges and triumphs of pioneering life in South Africa. Scully's literary style is marked by a rich, descriptive prose that transports readers to the rugged landscapes and vibrant communities of the time, while also delving deeply into the social, economic, and environmental issues that shaped the era. The work stands as a significant contribution to the genre of colonial literature, both illuminating and critiquing the complexities of coloni...
Between Sun and Sand
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By Veldt and Kopje
Reproduction of the original: By Veldt and Kopje by William Charles Scully
Between Sun and Sand
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer
William Charles Scully (29 October 1855 - 25 August 1943) is one of South Africa's best-known authors, although little known outside South Africa. In addition to his work as an author, his paid work was principally as a magistrate in Springfontein, South Africa, as well as in Namaqualand and the Transkei. His last position before retirement was as Chief Magistrate of Port Elizabeth, one of South Africa's larger cities. He organised the building of "New Brighton", a township for aboriginal African people in Port Elizabeth. At the time it was regarded as very progressive--a pleasant place to live.This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.
The White Hecatomb And Other Stories
The white hecatomb and other stories explores the impact of conflict, displacement, and environmental catastrophe on identity and memory. Set in Southern Africa, the narratives confront the brutal intersections of tribal survival and colonial disruption. The central story focuses on the recollections of an elder whose life has been shaped by both natural calamity and the violence of intertribal warfare. Through this reflective voice, the collection captures how collective trauma becomes inseparable from individual memory. The stark portrayal of suffering reveals a world where resilience is continually tested and cultural continuity is threatened by forces beyond control. Survival becomes not just a physical act but a testament to endurance in the face of overwhelming loss. The emotional gravity of recollected experiences offers a meditation on what remains when history is defined by destruction. By anchoring its stories in the witness of lived memory, the collection asserts the importance of preserving voice and culture even amid erasure and devastation.
