This book is two pronged, as it covers the two most important eras of Rhodesian-Zimbabwean history. The late 1800's and 1977 are respectively the eras when the country of Rhodesia was founded, and 1977 the year a black-led revolution took place. In each of these eras, Smith blends a fabric of interwoven and interdependent characters, both black and white, who typify the strength, courage, and keen failures of a land that is both beautiful and dangerous.
An exciting book.
Action packed novel about a South African Family.
1875 part continues saga; later section 1977 with great-grand children of original characters. Native uprisings, gold, building of empire. Smith is a great adventure writer.
