Bøger af Henry Anderson Bryden

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1896 edition. Excerpt: ...smoking his big pipe as usual. Hendrika walked steadily across and up to the firelight. Only the Boer sat there; his servants were already asleep under the wagon. Schalk turned in his chair and looked up at his visitor as she approached. It was not a pleasant face to-night. The man was evidently in a sullen, obstinate fit of temper at the general outlook, and his aspect was discouraging enough. Hendrika broke the silence. " Meneer Oosthuysen," she said, rather hurriedly for her, " I have come to beg some water. My boy is sick and feverish, and my vatje is empty. I have not a drop of water left. I expected my husband back this evening with a fresh supply; he has not arrived, and there are no signs of him. You can help me, can you not? " A curious expression flitted over the impassive countenance of the Boer: it passed like a fleeting shadow, but the firelight just caught it. " Hendrika Van Staden, why should you come to me now? " he said. " All was over between us, you said; and I wanted to see your face no more. I have scarcely enough water for myself and my men for another day. My oxen may not be back, the Lord knows when! In these times one must look after oneself. Your husband will be back by morning, no doubt, and your boy can wait till then. No, I cannot help you. Allemaghte! why should 1, indeed? All my troubles come from you. You have treated me scurvily in the past; my turn has come now!" The last few days of suffering and disaster--for he had already lost heavily among his cattle--seemed to have changed the man's nature. All his evil impulses had come uppermost. Hendrika argued, pleaded, threatened, cast away her pride and implored Oosthuysen, by all the memories of their youth together, to help her, even with a beaker or two of water....

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Nature And Sport In Britain (1904) is a book written by Henry Anderson Bryden, which explores the relationship between nature and sports in Britain. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on nature and the second part on sports.In the first part, Bryden describes the natural beauty of Britain, including its landscapes, flora, and fauna. He also discusses the importance of preserving these natural resources and the impact of human activity on the environment.The second part of the book explores the various sports that are popular in Britain, including hunting, fishing, shooting, and horse racing. Bryden provides detailed descriptions of these sports, including their history, rules, and techniques. He also discusses the social and cultural significance of these sports, particularly among the upper classes.Throughout the book, Bryden emphasizes the importance of balancing human activity with the protection and preservation of nature. He advocates for responsible and sustainable practices in both sports and nature conservation.Overall, Nature And Sport In Britain (1904) provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between nature and sports in Britain during the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British sports and environmental conservation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Nature and Sport in South Africa is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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 protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Nature And Sport In Britain is a book written by Henry Anderson Bryden and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various outdoor activities and sports that were popular in Britain at the time, including hunting, fishing, shooting, and horse racing. Bryden also explores the natural beauty of the British countryside, describing the flora and fauna that can be found in different regions of the country. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and wildlife that will transport readers to a bygone era. Nature And Sport In Britain is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of outdoor pursuits and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.