Haviland's Chum

Name: Haviland's Chum
Author: Bertram Mitford

By Bertram Mitford

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A Zulu youth arrives midterm at a provincial English boarding school and is jeered and physically taunted by classmates until a week’s prefect, Haviland, intervenes; the narrative sketches the newcomer's calm dignity, the social pecking order, and the rituals and atmosphere of school life—call-over, prefect authority, games, and a richly described chapel—while tracing how prejudice, authority, and camaraderie shape adjustments and disputes among boys. Scenes emphasize character interactions, local landscape, and institutional customs that govern belonging and discipline.

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.