The Vultures (1909)

The Vultures is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman and published in 1909. The story is set in South Africa during the Boer War and revolves around the lives of two British soldiers, Captain John Niel and Lieutenant Terence Strong. The two men are sent on a mission to gather intelligence about the Boer forces and are accompanied by a local guide, Piet van Tonder.As they journey through the countryside, they encounter a number of challenges and dangers, including hostile Boer soldiers, treacherous terrain, and the threat of starvation. Along the way, they also meet a young woman named Elsa Barker, who is searching for her father, a British officer who has gone missing.As the mission progresses, Niel and Strong begin to suspect that there is a traitor in their midst, and they must work to uncover the identity of this individual before it is too late. Meanwhile, Elsa's search for her father leads her into danger, and she must rely on Niel and Strong to help her.The Vultures is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the horrors of war. Merriman's vivid descriptions of the South African landscape and his portrayal of the complex relationships between the characters make this novel a compelling read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.