ISBN: 9780217937702

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Excerpt: ... CHAP… Mehr…

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXVI. Morning Journey to Blythwood--A Cordial Welcome-- Hardships of War--More Kindness--Arrival of the Wagons. We started about seven o''clock, and at first the air was very cold; but soon the delicious sunshine appeared to gladden our hearts and cheer us on our way. Of course my mental thermometer rose at least fifty degrees at once, and I was soon enjoying the very beautiful hill-scenery by which we were on all sides surrounded. There were several little streams to cross, and it was pleasant to descend from the buggy and go over the stepping-stones, and I should really have enjoyed the whole thing very much had I not begun to feel excessively nervous about our reception at Blythwood, and I sincerely wished it could still have been my lot to have remained in my home and be in a position to offer, instead of ask for, shelter and hospitality. I now remembered that the handsome, Scotch lassie, who had been my sister-passenger in the European, from Cape Town to East London, had told me she was going to keep house for her elder brother, at a missionstation called Blythwood, and it flashed upon me that possibly this nice little lady might be the Miss Macdonald whose name was now on every lip, for was she not to be our hostess? On inquiry I found this to be the case, and the reflection comforted me somewhat, as it was far pleasanter than to have to encounter a perfect stranger. I also hoped that the wagons would bring my little stock of rations during the afternoon, so that I might not have to ask for more than one meal.--Occupied by these reflections, I did not notice the scenery until we suddenly descended a hill, and saw before us a small river, on the opposite side of which rose the handsome stone building which Mr. F informed me was the Kafir College at Blythwood. I was... Helen M. Prichard, Books, History, Friends And Foes In The Transkei; An Englishwoman's Experiences During The Cape Frontier War Of 1877-8 Books>History This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington in 1880 in 318 pages; Subjects: Korana War, 2nd, 1878-1879; Transkei (South Africa); Transkei; South Africa; History / General; History / Africa / General; History / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa;<

ISBN: 9780217937702

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Excerpt: ... CHAP… Mehr…

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXVI. Morning Journey to Blythwood--A Cordial Welcome-- Hardships of War--More Kindness--Arrival of the Wagons. We started about seven o''clock, and at first the air was very cold; but soon the delicious sunshine appeared to gladden our hearts and cheer us on our way. Of course my mental thermometer rose at least fifty degrees at once, and I was soon enjoying the very beautiful hill-scenery by which we were on all sides surrounded. There were several little streams to cross, and it was pleasant to descend from the buggy and go over the stepping-stones, and I should really have enjoyed the whole thing very much had I not begun to feel excessively nervous about our reception at Blythwood, and I sincerely wished it could still have been my lot to have remained in my home and be in a position to offer, instead of ask for, shelter and hospitality. I now remembered that the handsome, Scotch lassie, who had been my sister-passenger in the European, from Cape Town to East London, had told me she was going to keep house for her elder brother, at a missionstation called Blythwood, and it flashed upon me that possibly this nice little lady might be the Miss Macdonald whose name was now on every lip, for was she not to be our hostess? On inquiry I found this to be the case, and the reflection comforted me somewhat, as it was far pleasanter than to have to encounter a perfect stranger. I also hoped that the wagons would bring my little stock of rations during the afternoon, so that I might not have to ask for more than one meal.--Occupied by these reflections, I did not notice the scenery until we suddenly descended a hill, and saw before us a small river, on the opposite side of which rose the handsome stone building which Mr. F informed me was the Kafir College at Blythwood. I was... Helen M. Prichard, Books, History, Friends And Foes In The Transkei; An Englishwoman's Experiences During The Cape Frontier War Of 1877-8 Books>History, General Books LLC<

ISBN: 0217937705

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