Project Gutenberg 2006-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 164 Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856 1925 Haggard, Rider Haggard, Henry Rider Swallow: A Tale of the Great Trek Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallow_(novel) John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger "Swallow: A Tale of the Great Trek" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the experiences of Vrouw Botmar, who recounts the journey of the Voortrekkers, the Dutch settlers, as they navigate their way through the challenges of a changing and tumultuous landscape in South Africa. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of colonialism through the lives of characters like Suzanne Naudé, her husband Ralph Kenzie, and Vrouw Botmar herself. The opening of the novel introduces the perspective of Vrouw Botmar, who begins to recount a tale of her life and the lives of her family, particularly focusing on her great-granddaughter Suzanne. She reflects on her husband Jan's past as a robust figure during the Great Trek, the hardships they faced, and the tragedies of their youth against the backdrop of Zulu wars and British colonial rule. As the narrative unfolds, Vrouw Botmar hints at the discovery of Ralph Kenzie, an English castaway, and Suzanne’s deep connection to him. The beginning sets a tone of nostalgia and unresolved tension as Vrouw Botmar prepares to narrate a history filled with personal loss and cultural conflict, inviting readers to engage with the intertwining destinies of her family and the broader historical context of the Great Trek. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction South Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840 -- Fiction Transvaal (South Africa) -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 626180 2025-07-02T09:38:34.487913 text/html 644295 2021-05-28T08:44:21 text/html 351268 2025-07-02T09:38:43.811842 application/epub+zip 351984 2025-07-02T09:38:37.662882 application/epub+zip 335254 2025-07-02T09:38:36.445875 application/epub+zip 574935 2025-07-02T09:38:48.831844 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 542504 2025-07-02T09:38:43.038857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479987 2022-09-02T12:59:36.983819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 598915 2025-07-02T09:38:33.741886 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 598621 2021-05-28T08:48:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19631 2025-07-02T09:38:48.967821 application/rdf+xml 14520 2025-07-02T09:38:36.945870 image/jpeg 3573 2025-07-02T09:38:36.693898 image/jpeg 219745 2021-05-28T08:48:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 224262 2021-05-28T08:49:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 298999 2025-07-02T09:38:34.537976 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