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The King's Assegai: A Matabili Story, a classic since it was first published. Has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

""The Kings Assegai: A Matabili Story"" is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1894. The book is set in the late 19th century in the African kingdom of Matabeleland, which was then part of the British Empire. The story follows the adventures of a young... Read Full Overview

The Kings Assegai: A Matabili Story is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1894. The story is set in the late 19th century in southern Africa, during the time of the Matabele War. The novel follows the life of a young Matabele warrior named Umslopogaas,... Read Full Overview

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"You were astonished when I refused your piece of gold, Nkose. But were you to offer me your waggon loaded up with just such shining gold pieces, even that would not coax this broad spear out of my possession."