Isban-Israel

Isban-Israel: A South African Story is a historical novel written by George Cossins and first published in 1896. The story is set in South Africa during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Jewish man named Isban-Israel. Isban-Israel is born into a wealthy Jewish family in Cape Town, but he is ostracized by his community due to his rebellious nature and unconventional beliefs. He leaves home and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, traveling through the South African countryside and encountering a variety of characters along the way. As Isban-Israel navigates his way through the complex social and political landscape of South Africa, he grapples with issues of identity, belonging, and morality. He becomes involved in the struggle against British colonial rule and forms close relationships with members of the Xhosa and Zulu tribes. Throughout the novel, Cossins explores themes of race, religion, and colonialism, offering a nuanced portrayal of South African society during a pivotal moment in its history. Isban-Israel: A South African Story is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the complex and often fraught relationships between different communities in South Africa.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.