The White Hecatomb, and Other Stories

William Charles Scully (1855–1943) was a prominent South African author best known for his vivid portrayal of life in the South African countryside and his acute observations of frontier life. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Scully moved to South Africa at a young age and developed a profound connection with its land and people, which would later heavily influence his writings (Griffiths, 2005). His exte...