Description
Through Matabeleland: A Ten-Month Ox-Wagon Journey Through Mashonaland and Matabeleland (Rhodesiana Reprint Library, Vol. 33) is a historical account that captures the adventures of the Wood-Chapman-Francis syndicate of concession-hunters from Grahamstown, who ventured into Matabeleland in 1887, during the height of fierce competition for its rumoured gold riches. The narrative provides an intriguing glimpse into the royal kraal, the customs, and the daily life of the Matabele people. It also delves into the complex web of political manoeuvring that followed, leading to Cecil Rhodes obtaining control in 1888. A fascinating read for those interested in the region’s colonial history and the gold-seeking expeditions of the era.
