Little Indabas : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166597047 : 1166597040 : 10 Sep 2010 : Little Indabas: Stories Of Kaffir, Boer, And Natal Life (1900) is a collection of short stories written by James MacManus. The book is set in South Africa during the late 19th century and explores the lives of the Kaffir, Boer, and Natal people. The stories are told through the eyes of a young boy named Indabas, who serves as the narrator and protagonist of the book.The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different group of people. The first section explores the lives of the Kaffir people, who were indigenous to the region. MacManus provides a vivid description of their culture, traditions, and way of life. He also highlights the challenges they faced due to the arrival of European settlers.The second section of the book focuses on the Boer people, who were Dutch settlers in South Africa. MacManus provides a glimpse into their lives, including their struggles with the British governme