Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland
`Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland` by Olive Schreiner is a late 19th-century novel exploring themes of colonialism, morality, and the impact of the Second Ma
`Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland` by Olive Schreiner is a late 19th-century novel exploring themes of colonialism, morality, and the impact of the Second Matabele War. The story follows Peter Halket, a British trooper, as he grapples with his conscience and the brutal realities of the conflict in Southern Rhodesia. Schreiner`s work offers a critical perspective on the era, examining the complexities of power, belief, and human suffering. This book is a significant piece of historical fiction, providing insights into the period`s social and political landscape.
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