Langbourne's Rebellion

by Alan P. Landau

The remarkable story of the Langbourne brothers is picked up in 1893. Morris, just 17, makes the bold and risky decision to head north, deeper into Africa. Morris and his younger brother David thus embark on a new adventure - to set up business as traders. After walking through the African bush for three months with six wagons laden with goods, and hardly a track to guide them, Morris and David stop in the settlement of KoBulawayo and build their first warehouse out of wooden poles and mud. Realising a radical change in plan is needed, Morris devises a new business strategy that propels them towards success. A political impasse rapidly develops between the European Administration, and the ruthless King Lobengula's massive Ndebele army. A brief and savage war erupts between the two powers; the brother's business is unavoidably affected, and David is hunted by the Ndebele army when he tries to rescue a friend. Undaunted, but wiser to the perils of Africa, Morris sets his mind to recover their pride, their reputation, and business. Based on a true story and actual events.

296 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 3, 2016

Reviews

[Pauline Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a calamity and adventure! Holy smoke thank goodness I didn't live in 1893, I certainly wouldn't have survived the day to tell the tale. One must never cross a tribe, that's what I've learnt.

So I absolutely loved the 2nd book (Rebellion) and seeing what Morris and David were going to get up to next. The brothers go to a place where not much of anything exists and set up their business there, encountering a few problems. An exciting read with so much wildlife again, not giving much away, we have a very sneaky scorpion, scary birds that eat carcasses and so much more. I learnt not to go near an angry ostrich with red legs, and never ever go near Ndebele warriors as they are lethal, you will be dead in seconds.
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A very entertaining 5 star review from me and this book comes highly recommended by me. If you like South Africa, Historical Fiction and war type books, this is definitely worth picking up.

Blog review is coming soon soon, which will include photo quotes and a touch more.

[Derek Van · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read the whole series and seen this author grow so much. I have researched some of what is written here and much to my surprise find it is a true story. Well done Mr Landau. Hopefully there are more books on the way

[Elza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read & nice to read about familiar places & history.

[Patrick Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

6 Books that are exceptional, read them all.

[Michael Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Is A Beautifully Written 2nd Book

Being a deep lover of anything old Africa, this author this story has me very happy yet again. On to book 3.