Project Gutenberg 2011-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 228 Fitzpatrick, Percy 1862 1931 Fitzpatrick, James Percy, Sir Fitzpatrick, J. P. The Outspan: Tales of South Africa The outspan -- Soltké: An Incident of the Delagoa Road -- Induna Nairn -- Cassidy -- The pool -- Two Christmas days. Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Outspan: Tales of South Africa" by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick is a collection of narratives that captures the essence of South African life during the 19th century. The opening chapters introduce the reader to a group of prospectors in the veld, who swap tales around a campfire, highlighting the beauty and hardships of their adventurous lives. This setting serves as a backdrop for stories about human experiences, nature, camaraderie, and the deeper philosophical reflections these men's encounters lead them to. At the start of the book, the author establishes a narrative voice that reminisces about past adventures and personal anecdotes. The group discusses the concept of "trek-fever," an irresistible urge to explore and venture into the wilderness, while also recounting harrowing tales of survival and connection with the land. The characters engage in deep conversations about life and death, showcasing their bond formed through shared challenges and experiences. The opening portion skilfully sets up an exploration of the rugged beauty and complexities of South African life through a blend of humor, tragedy, and rich storytelling, inviting the reader to journey alongside the narrators in their wild, unpredictable world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories South Africa -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 341873 2025-08-15T07:54:00.340019 text/html 348559 2011-08-29T12:40:16 text/html 203824 2025-08-15T07:54:07.835024 application/epub+zip 208010 2025-08-15T07:54:03.566031 application/epub+zip 197332 2025-08-15T07:54:02.288034 application/epub+zip 383533 2025-08-15T07:54:10.986443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371497 2025-08-15T07:54:07.030013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294054 2022-09-17T06:37:25.048550 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310252 2025-08-15T07:53:59.722035 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310112 2011-08-29T12:40:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18420 2025-08-15T07:54:11.125456 application/rdf+xml 15228 2025-08-15T07:54:02.802001 image/jpeg 3834 2025-08-15T07:54:02.533988 image/jpeg 121902 2011-08-29T12:40:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 121610 2011-08-29T12:40:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 200592 2025-08-15T07:54:00.367004 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