"The Settler and the Savage" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical adventure that occurs in the wild landscape of 19th-century South Africa, following a lost young man named Charlie Considine as he struggles for survival on the desolate karroo, where he thankfully meets a Dutch farmer named Hans Marais that offers needed assistance thus forming an unexpected friendship amid the backdrop of challenging settlers' realities and the ever-present tensions with the native Kafirs, showcasing their shared meals, backgrounds, and future plans.
The Settler and the Savage
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Lost and alone, a young man's journey of survival leads to an unexpected friendship and adventure in the untamed lands of South Africa.
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About the AuthorRobert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Robert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.
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