A Maker Of Nations (1899)

A Maker of Nations is a historical novel written by Guy Newell Boothby and published in 1899. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Harold Denver, who is sent to South Africa by his father to manage a diamond mine. While there, he becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the government and establish a new nation. Harold must navigate the dangerous political landscape of the region and confront his own moral dilemmas as he becomes embroiled in the conflict. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Elsie, who is also caught up in the struggle for power. As the plot unfolds, Harold must decide where his loyalties lie and whether he is willing to risk everything to help create a new nation. A Maker of Nations is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and political intrigue, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the colonial history of South Africa.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.