Outspan: Tales Of South Africa

Outspan: Tales of South Africa

by Sir James Percy Fitzpatrick

Outspan is a collection of six short stories by Sir James Percy Fitzpatrick that capture the essence of life as a transport rider in the Transvaal veld during the South African gold rush of the late 19th century. Fitzpatrick's writing is honest and moving, and his stories offer a rich and authentic glimpse into a bygone era.

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