John Dunn, Cetywayo and the Three Generals

An insider's account of life in Zululand in the nineteenth century, by a major player in the Anglo-Zulu war.

List of contents

Preface; 1. The wrong box; 2. Start for Umpande's kraal; 3. Cetywayo doubts me; 4. Discontinue hunting trips; 5. Umpande's death in 1872; 6. Fear of Northern Zulus; 7. Cetywayo's ancestors; 8. Fire again; 9. Collection of Pande's cattle; 10. Fight at Undini kraal; 11. Change of the King's tone; 12. Troops massing in Natal; 13. Ultimatum never reaches Cetywayo; 14. Meet Lord Chelmsford; 15. My opinion of Lord Chelmsford; 16. I arrive at Fort Chelmsford; 17. I am placed under Sir Garnet; 18. Copy of my deed of chieftainship; Appendix.

About the author

John Dunn is a seeker of truth, having accidentally stumbled upon a profound spiritual journey into inner space, beginning in 2007. Compelled by his personal transformation and discovery of the true nature of human emotions and intuition, he set out to write The Feeling Universe. Dunn currently resides in Westmeath, Ontario.

Summary

John Dunn (1834–95) became an infamous figure ('a perfect gorilla') in Britain after his involvement in the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879. Presenting his side of the story, this book, edited by D. C. F. Moodie, contains a first-hand account of life among the Zulus in the nineteenth century.

Product details

• Authors: John Dunn
• Assisted by: D. C. F. Moodie (Editor), Moodie D. C. F. (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108031387
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03138-7
• No. of pages: 172
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Republic of South Africa, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, African History