The White Hand and the Black: A Story of the Natal Rising

Name: The White Hand and the Black: A Story of the Natal Rising
Author: Bertram Mitford

By Bertram Mitford

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The narrative follows lives on a colonial frontier as personal loyalties and political unrest collide. It opens with a stark, nocturnal struggle on a mountain and proceeds to scenes of domestic calm—a young woman painting in a forest and the sleeping kraals under Chief Babatyana—before tensions erupt into violent confrontation. Characters of different backgrounds confront danger, moral choices, and survival, and episodes of pursuit, ambush, and romance interweave with depictions of landscape, tribal settlements, and military alarm, driving the plot toward decisive clashes that test allegiance and courage.

About the Author

Bertram Mitford

Bertram Mitford was a British author known for his adventure novels set in colonial Africa and the American West. His works often explore themes of conflict and survival, reflecting the tumultuous historical contexts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among his notable titles is 'Tween Snow and Fire: A Tale of the Last Kafir War, which delves into the complexities of the Kafir Wars in South Africa. Mitford's storytelling is characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen sense of place, making his narratives both engaging and informative about the regions he depicted.