Haviland's Chum (1903)

Haviland's Chum is a novel written by Bertram Mitford and first published in 1903. The story is set in South Africa during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of two friends, Haviland and Ralph. Haviland is a wealthy and respected landowner, while Ralph is a struggling artist who is in love with Haviland's sister, Maud.The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and romance as the two men navigate their way through the challenges of life in South Africa. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of Boer rebels, a beautiful but dangerous woman, and a cunning diamond smuggler.As the story unfolds, Haviland and Ralph find themselves drawn into a web of intrigue and danger, and must use all their wits and courage to survive. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of friendship and the power of love, as they face the ultimate test of their loyalty to each other.Overall, Haviland's Chum is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of South Africa during a pivotal moment in its history. Mitford's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of the region bring the story to life, while his engaging characters and fast-paced plot keep readers on the edge of their seats.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.