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The Fire Trumpet V1: A Romance Of The Cape Frontier is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1889. The story is set in the Cape Frontier of South Africa during the 19th century, a time of conflict between the British and the native Xhosa people.The main character, Alan Vernon, is a British soldier who falls in love with a beautiful Xhosa woman named Nonnie. Their love is tested by the cultural and racial tensions between their respective communities, as well as the violence of the ongoing conflict.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the clash of cultures in a time of war. Mitford's vivid descriptions of the South African landscape and his detailed portrayal of the historical events of the period make for a compelling read.Overall, The Fire Trumpet V1: A Romance Of The Cape Frontier is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in South African history.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.