Project Gutenberg 2011-06-13 Public domain in the USA. 107 Scully, W. C. (William Charles) 1855 1943 Scully, William Charles The White Hecatomb, and Other Stories The white hecatomb -- The vengeance of the Dogolwana -- Gquma; or, The white waif -- The tramp's tragedy -- The seed of the church -- Little Tobè -- The Imishologu -- The madness of Gweva -- The love charm -- Derelicts -- The return of Sobèdè -- The quick and the dead -- Aiäla. Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The White Hecatomb and Other Stories" by William Charles Scully is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The title story presents a vivid narrative set in Southern Africa, focusing on themes of war, survival, and cultural conflict as it recounts the experiences of the Amangwane tribe during a devastating locust invasion and military skirmishes. The opening tale chronicles the life of a young girl amidst her tribe's harrowing struggles against natural disaster and violence, highlighting the resilience and tragedy faced by her community. The beginning of "The White Hecatomb" introduces the gripping tale of an elderly woman reflecting on her life, starting from her childhood amidst tribal strife to the present when she recounts a tragic event involving the destruction of her people during a locust plague and a subsequent attack by rival tribes. As she narrates her memories, readers are drawn into the violent history that shapes her existence, including the loss of family members and the dire conditions that force her to flee. Through her reflections, we witness a poignant blend of personal suffering and broader historical context, establishing an emotional backdrop that sets the tone for the ensuing stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories South Africa -- Fiction South African fiction (English) PR Text Category: Short Stories 401727 2025-07-15T03:35:21.617015 text/html 405138 2011-06-13T13:44:20 text/html 229004 2025-07-15T03:35:29.190016 application/epub+zip 233953 2025-07-15T03:35:24.883025 application/epub+zip 209334 2025-07-15T03:35:23.610076 application/epub+zip 422238 2025-07-15T03:35:32.489000 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406275 2025-07-15T03:35:28.363054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377615 2022-09-16T15:22:57.720318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376796 2025-07-15T03:35:21.144041 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 376637 2011-06-13T13:44:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19728 2025-07-15T03:35:32.614978 application/rdf+xml 14558 2025-07-15T03:35:24.107008 image/jpeg 3413 2025-07-15T03:35:23.858014 image/jpeg 140683 2011-06-13T13:44:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 142687 2011-06-13T13:44:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 223658 2025-07-15T03:35:21.648044 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia