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'The Baronet and the Matabele King' to be launched in Bulawayo
06 Oct 2013 at 10:28hrs | Views
The launch of 'The Baronet and the Matebele King' book, an intriguing story of the Tati concession will be held at the Bulawayo Club on Tuesday 08 October 2013 at 17h00.
The Baronet of the title is Sir John Swinburne (1831 - 1914). He was a British aristocrat and Liberal politician.And the the Matabele King was Lobengula, variously described as exceedingly well-made (in height about 6 ft 10 inches), corpulent, with a commanding presence, and when in a good temper, having a kind heart and a full appreciation of humour.
Tati was the scene of the first gold rush in Southern Africa in 1868. This forgotten corner of the sub-continent encapsulates a chapter of our history involving five countries, powerful men, much subterfuge, a botched invasion, a rebellion, land annexation, prospectors, hunters, traders and adventurers. It is a story begging to be told.
Interested people are invited to attend the book launch.
The Baronet of the title is Sir John Swinburne (1831 - 1914). He was a British aristocrat and Liberal politician.And the the Matabele King was Lobengula, variously described as exceedingly well-made (in height about 6 ft 10 inches), corpulent, with a commanding presence, and when in a good temper, having a kind heart and a full appreciation of humour.
Tati was the scene of the first gold rush in Southern Africa in 1868. This forgotten corner of the sub-continent encapsulates a chapter of our history involving five countries, powerful men, much subterfuge, a botched invasion, a rebellion, land annexation, prospectors, hunters, traders and adventurers. It is a story begging to be told.
Interested people are invited to attend the book launch.
Source - Hilton-Barber
