Boers British and Zulu Impis in South Africa
A reviewer surveys Johannes Meintjes and David Crammer works on the Great Trek, the Zulu War and ensuing South African history. It touches on Voortrekkers, British policy, Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift, Majuba Hill, and the imperial context shaping the Boer Republics and native policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cote Way
Bantua In ‘South Atlies
Caps of Good Hope
South Africa
Cape Province
Black Africa
Uys
Shaka
Impie
Cape Colony
Hill
Johannes Meintjes
David Clamier
Britain
Catewayo
Queen Viewria
Cetewass
Tie
David Crammer
Henry
Majubi Hill
Anxious Agents a Cold War Thriller Review
Elliott West's This is El iot West's second thriller yet he writes romance better than capers. The plot follows a CLA agent forced to kill and betray, a chilling moral drift as he confronts Adela the dead spy's wife. The review notes uneven pacing, strong prose, and mixed thriller elements with weak central motivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Colman
Apy
Adela
Adele
Eliot West
Dying Flowers of Poetry Haiku Anthology Review
A translated haiku collection from Fapan Publications in Tokyo draws critique of the 5-7-5 English syllable form. Roger Pulvers notes haiku’s Japanese roots and its social resonance, while questioning translation fidelity and the Edo period poets' aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Buchanan
Fapan Publications Inc
Tokyo
Roger Pulvers
Riligious Witemen
Japan
Basho
Dave
Intion
Meaty bag from town listing with price
A fragment lists a meat product described as a bag of meat from a town shop, with an accompanying price of 62.95. It appears as an OCR artifact with garbled place names and branding, hindering full identification of the store or item.
World Science Fiction Convention lore and Aussie fan John Bangsumd
A fragmented reminiscence recounts the 1975 World Science Fiction Convention in Melbourne and Toronto style fan activity. It notes 2,200 members, Sublihing industry outputting 100 books yearly, and fans like John Bangsumd shaping Scythrop, Australia's famed fanzine culture through self publishing and typewriter work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Melbourne
Los Angeles
Silanes
Toronto
Lendam
Warinp
Riven
Hich
John Bangsumd
Aurira
Wwe
Tae
Red Mill
Scythrop
Riter
Levieigh Luttell
Quark
Starling
Honoue
Aniia
le Guin
Derkness
Amenca
John Bangsimd
le Gann
Fey
Patrick
Australia Moves Into the Sci Fi Galactic System
A long, fragmented discussion traces Australian science fiction fandom and the bid for a World Convention. It highlights Melbourne as a fandom hub, the role of fanzines, conventions, and notable figures like Le Guin and Bangsund, naming supporting authors and international interest amid a rapidly organized bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astralia Iteok
A. Bertram Chandler
Amercan
Sydney
Teemame
Jack Wadhams
Lee Harding
David Boutland
Damien Brodenck
Braun Aldim
Tamer Bligh
Leigh Brackett
Arthur Clarke
Hal Clement
DG Compton
Edmond Hemitton
R.A. Lafferty
Michael Moorcock
Kate’ Wilhelma
Tick Wilamson
Roger Zelazny
Andre Sarton
Jnat_Alisurana
Tornnic
Amttalis
Stars
Rabbit Stopped Running for Author Updike
A critical reading of John Updike’s collection of 29 stories frames his work as an allegory of artistic creation and personal longing. The piece discusses themes of nostalgia, aging, and mortality, noting Updike’s recurring preoccupation with past desire and the artist’s need to give form to inner thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Updike
Updike
Nevers
Paredne
Lindikes Finas
Lacey
Irving
Lidike
New Yorker
Rabbit
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Odin Tmanifen Asone
Tha
Caprice
Elliot West
Gollancz
John Rossiter
Cassell
Kenneth Giles
Gollance
Lysanbra
Elizabeth Fenwick
Jonathan Dawson
Coleasa
Adsie
Cain
Lent
Creation
Fat
Bape
Juang Inte
Sena
John Wainright
John Rouiter
Joseph Ware
Rocster
Jaman
Honeybody
Giles
Bourne
Ombert
Deak
Mare Old Gald
oMiagones
Samen
Taylor
Adiatten
Marten
Bostrom
Andone
Aud Mmader
Fanzivey
John Rasguund
Space Age
Reany
Cuba
Sidney
Adelaide
Nations
Canberra
Grifin
Syaeey Ibe
Fanzinas
Upoixe
Museums and Women
Andre Deutsch
Undike
Ray Tank
Prise Han
Esempie
Philip Graveman
Dennis Kowal
Dona I¢Ilech
Allen & Inwin
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