John Ames, Native Commissioner

""John Ames, Native Commissioner: A Romance Of The Matabele Rising"" is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1900. The story is set in Southern Africa during the late 19th century, where the British Empire is expanding its territories and encountering resistance from native populations. The protagonist, John Ames, is a British colonial administrator who becomes the Native Commissioner of a region in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. As he tries to establish order and justice, he falls in love with a local woman named Tshukuma, who is also the daughter of a tribal chief. However, their relationship is complicated by the political tensions and violence surrounding the Matabele Rebellion of 1896, which threatens to tear apart their communities and their love. The novel explores themes of colonialism, race, love, loyalty, and betrayal. It provides a vivid portrayal of the African landscape, culture, and people, as well as the complex historical context of the British colonial rule in 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.