Settlers and Scouts: A Tale of the African Highlands

"Settlers and Scouts: A Tale of the African Highlands" by Herbert Strang is a story set in British East Africa that follows Mr. David Halliday and his son, John, as they journey from Mombasa to Nairobi, their hearts brimming with the hope of building a farm in the Kenyan highlands. Facing past hardships, Mr. Halliday sees in this new land a chance to rebuild his life, while John is eager to explore the untamed wilderness; however, their optimism is tempered by warnings from a unique Bengali man, Said Mohammed, who speaks of wild animals and cautious interactions with the local tribes, hinting at the dangerous realities that the Hallidays must navigate.