George Westbeech, the White Induna -- Author Richard Sampson Features the Life of a Remarkable British Man Who Greatly Made An Impact in Africa

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From author Richard Sampson's latest book comes a great read on the early Europeans who visit what is now Zambia. In White Induna, he highlights the pre-Colonial period and concentrates on the hunters and traders who were the first Europeans to establish themselves in the country. Discover the story and times of George Westbeech and the Barotse People in British Central Africa during 1844-1888.

Meet George Westbeech, a hunter of elephants and trader, who was the first to establish a trading organization in what is now Northern Zimbabwe and Zambia. Follow him in his exploits throughout the British Central Africa - and discover how his command of several African languages enabled him to be accepted throughout the area. Get to know this remarkable human being as author Richard Sampson introduces him to the world in White Induna. From the age of nineteen onwards, he had the ability to impress himself on the Chiefs who governed Matabeleland and Barotseland. The Chief in Barotseland appointed him an Induna which means "a Senior Headman" and ordinary Africans came to recognize him as someone to look up to and who was prepared to assist them when in trouble. His reputation among Africans continued to live on - even years after his death they still respected him.

Accompany George Westbeech in author Richard Sampson's White Induna. Order a copy now through Xlibris.com.