Renshaw Fanning's Quest: A Tale of the High Veldt by Bertram Mitford

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Author Mitford, Bertram, 1855-1914
Illustrator Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928
Title Renshaw Fanning's Quest: A Tale of the High Veldt
Note Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Renshaw Fanning's Quest: A Tale of the High Veldt" by Bertram Mitford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Renshaw Fanning, a man confronting a harsh and arid existence on his farm in the High Veldt of South Africa, as he grapples with declining health and desperate circumstances brought about by a terrible drought. The narrative also introduces a stranger, Maurice Sellon, who finds his way to Fanning's desolate abode, setting the stage for an unfolding adventure tied to treasure and survival. The opening of the narrative features a poignant scene between Renshaw and a woman who has rejected his affections, exploring themes of love, unselfishness, and the struggles of life on the unforgiving Veldt. Renshaw's physical and emotional turmoil mirrors the harshness of his environment, with vivid imagery illustrating the landscape's desolation as well as the internal conflict faced by the characters. As the story transitions into the dire realities of Fanning's situation, including the loss of livestock and the ever-increasing threat of the drought, Sellon’s arrival introduces a new dynamic that hints at the potential for adventure and companionship as they seek a fabled treasure known as the "Valley of the Eye." The opening effectively lays the groundwork for themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the quest for fortune amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject South Africa -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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