Project Gutenberg 2011-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 139 Bryden, H. A. (Henry Anderson) 1854 1937 Bryden, Henry Anderson From Veldt Camp Fires A secret of the Orange River -- The story of a tusk -- Jan Prinsloo's kloof -- The bushman's fortune -- The conquest of Christina de Klerk -- A Christmas in the veldt -- Their last trek -- The luck of Tobias De la Rey -- The Mahalapsi Diamond -- A tragedy of the veldt -- Queen's service -- A Transvaal morning -- The mystery of Hartebeest Fontein -- Charlie Thilmere's lion. Nick Hodson "From Veldt Camp Fires" by H. A. Bryden is a collection of narratives that captures the stories and adventures of South African transport riders, penned in the late 19th century. The book delves into various tales, often shared around campfires, detailing encounters with the land's native inhabitants, fierce wildlife, and historical landscapes. It peeks into the rugged lifestyle of transport riders, highlighting their interactions and experiences as they traverse the vast African wilderness. The opening of this work introduces readers to the captivating world of transport riders, who convey their adventures next to their campfires. One night, while sharing a meal at a farmhouse, the narrator engages with two transport riders, who recount their journeys filled with peril and adventure. Their conversation shifts to the little-known Orange River and an extraordinary story about a man named Mowbray, who sought diamonds in an undiscovered valley along its banks. The narrative unfolds as Mowbray's adventures, his near-fatal encounters, and the secrets of wealth hidden within uncharted territories come to light, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of both the land and the nature of human endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories South Africa -- Fiction PR Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 523649 2025-07-15T12:01:13.343924 text/html 535845 2022-01-19T13:34:14 text/html 441222 2025-07-15T12:01:18.001919 application/epub+zip 440873 2025-07-15T12:01:13.959962 application/epub+zip 280815 2025-07-15T12:01:13.648921 application/epub+zip 569799 2025-07-15T12:01:21.666890 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 548433 2025-07-15T12:01:17.734964 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388730 2022-09-17T12:17:33.127092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506215 2025-07-15T12:01:13.034942 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 506019 2022-01-19T13:36:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19607 2025-07-15T12:01:21.787894 application/rdf+xml 20139 2025-07-15T12:01:13.736957 image/jpeg 3207 2025-07-15T12:01:13.691940 image/jpeg 196096 2022-01-19T13:36:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 501657 2022-01-19T13:37:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 501338 2025-07-15T12:01:13.388922 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