The Young Colonists: A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars

"The Young Colonists: A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars" by G. A. Henty is a late 19th-century historical novel where two brothers, Dick and John Humphreys, leave their quiet life in England for a new home in South Africa during the Zulu and Boer Wars. The story shows the bravery and teamwork of two brothers, during an adventure where they get caught in a snowstorm while visiting a farm. The beginning of the narrative shows the Humphreys’ everyday life, Mr. Humphreys’ family, Richard and John. As their mother's health gets worse the family plans to move to South Africa. As they adjust to the unfamiliar landscape, the book shows the hardships of early settlers and the challenges this family come up against, as they discover the value of family in a dangerous new world.