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... blade which , however , had to conform with the very definite specifications formulated in his mind . He had tried out various types of heavy hunting spears but always there was something lacking , even if he shortened the handle or had ...
... blade which , however , had to conform with the very definite specifications formulated in his mind . He had tried out various types of heavy hunting spears but always there was something lacking , even if he shortened the handle or had ...
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... blade continued . Again and again Shaka voiced his dissatisfaction , and with the exacting demands of genius insisted on every little detail of his conception being carried out . The night was far spent before he was satisfied with the ...
... blade continued . Again and again Shaka voiced his dissatisfaction , and with the exacting demands of genius insisted on every little detail of his conception being carried out . The night was far spent before he was satisfied with the ...
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... blade which was the model of others which were destined to sweep irresistibly over half a continent . As Shaka held it in his hand and gazed at it with admiration his eyes shone , but not yet had he finished with his tests . He tried it ...
... blade which was the model of others which were destined to sweep irresistibly over half a continent . As Shaka held it in his hand and gazed at it with admiration his eyes shone , but not yet had he finished with his tests . He tried it ...
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ZULULAND AND the ZULUS IN THE LATE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY I | 1 |
BIRTH AND EXILE II | 11 |
THE YOUNG SOLDIERPAMPATATHE ASSEGAI | 22 |
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