Cape Currey (1920)

Cape Currey is a historical fiction novel written by Rene Juta and published in 1920. The story is set in the late 19th century in Cape Town, South Africa, during the time of the Anglo-Boer War. The main character, Cape Currey, is a young man who is forced to leave his hometown of Johannesburg and move to Cape Town with his family due to the war. Cape Currey is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and patriotism. As the war rages on, Cape Currey struggles to find his place in the world and to reconcile his love for his country with the violence and bloodshed that surround him. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including soldiers, politicians, and activists, who challenge his beliefs and shape his worldview. Juta's writing is vivid and evocative, transporting readers to the bustling streets of Cape Town and the dusty battlefields of the Boer War. The novel is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the complex emotions that it can evoke in even the most patriotic of citizens. Overall, Cape Currey is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.