Settlers and Scouts: A Tale of the African Highlands

A father and his son emigrate to the East African highlands to establish a farm and scout suitable land after travel by railway. They and neighbouring settlers confront frequent dangers from wildlife—lions, rhinoceros and hippopotamus—and persistent raids that lead to tracking parties, rearguard fights, swamp engagements and combined assaults. Local scouts and askaris aid in defence and pursuit while ivory hunters and raiders complicate settlement efforts. Action-driven episodes are interwoven with practical scenes of pioneer life, communications, and the hard work and improvisation required to open and hold remote highland farms.