Description
Sunshine & Storm in Rhodesia is F.C. Selous’s first-hand account of events in Matabeleland during one of the most turbulent periods in Southern African history. Originally published in 1896, this classic work blends memoir, travel narrative, and military history, offering vivid detail of life in the region both before and during the Matabele Uprising. Selous, a renowned hunter, explorer, and settler, records his experiences with the Bulawayo Field Force, chronicling the events leading up to and during the conflict, and concluding with the disbandment of the force.
Rich in geographical and cultural observation, the book captures the landscapes, people, and political tensions of late 19th-century Rhodesia. It remains a valuable historical document for understanding the colonial frontier, the dynamics between settlers and the Matabele, and the broader context of British expansion in Southern Africa.
A cornerstone of Rhodesiana and Africana literature, Sunshine & Storm in Rhodesia is essential for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the early colonial history of Zimbabwe.
