Bertram Mitford 
John Ames, Native Commissioner [EPUB ebook] 
A Romance of the Matabele Rising

In Bertram Mitford’s novel ‘John Ames, Native Commissioner’, readers are transported to the colonial world of South Africa in the late 19th century, where the protagonist, John Ames, navigates the complexities of his role as a colonial administrator dealing with the native population. Mitford’s prose is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its nuanced portrayal of the tensions between the colonizers and the colonized. Through Ames’ interactions with the various characters, Mitford sheds light on the moral dilemmas faced by those in power during this time period. The novel belongs to the genre of colonial literature, exploring themes of race, power, and identity in a captivating manner. Mitford’s writing style is both engaging and thought-provoking, making this book a valuable contribution to the literary canon of the era.