The White Chief of the Caffres

"The White Chief of the Caffres" by Alfred W. (Alfred Wilks) Drayson is a historical novel that throws Julius Peterson, a boy from Delhi, into a whirlwind of change after a shipwreck off the coast of South Africa. Leaving behind his familiar colonial life, Julius finds himself captured by a Caffre tribe, facing a harsh new reality where survival depends on his quick thinking and bravery. The story kicks off with Julius as a clever kid used to a mix of cultures, but his planned trip to England takes a sharp turn when disaster strikes at sea. Washed ashore and found by a suspicious tribe, Julius watches as the men with him are killed, leaving him and the women to navigate the tribe's customs and dangers. This sets the stage for a wild ride, packed with challenges and cultural clashes, as Julius struggles to find his place in this new, unforgiving world.