Lost Inheritance
Obert Holl
“Lost Inheritance” is a compelling narrative that begins in the mid-18th century with the establishment of the Khumalo kingdom and follows the colonization of Rhodesia.
It provides a detailed account of the Holl family, prominent engravers in England during Queen Victoria’s reign, and the life of Harry Patrick Holl, who became a successful wheat farmer in Bulawayo.
The story unfolds to reveal the challenges faced by Harry’s biracial children and the author, Obert Holl, born in the mid-1940s in Rhodesia. The book portrays the family’s enduring struggles under colonialism and the loss of inheritance due to societal pressures and racial injustices.
Obert Holl shares his journey of overcoming adversity, rising to significant positions in both colonial and post-independence governments, and becoming a pioneer in the accounting field in Harare. “Lost Inheritance” is a testament to resilience and triumph over formidable odds.
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Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org
African Ethnic Cinematic Music by Infraction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk&list=RDy2zQefSvCUk&start_radio=1
Duration - 6h.
Author - Obert Holl.
Narrator - Adriaan Hellenberg.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2021 Obert Holl ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
“Lost Inheritance” is a compelling narrative that begins in the mid-18th century with the establishment of the Khumalo kingdom and follows the colonization of Rhodesia. It provides a detailed account of the Holl family, prominent engravers in England during Queen Victoria’s reign, and the life of Harry Patrick Holl, who became a successful wheat farmer in Bulawayo. The story unfolds to reveal the challenges faced by Harry’s biracial children and the author, Obert Holl, born in the mid-1940s in Rhodesia. The book portrays the family’s enduring struggles under colonialism and the loss of inheritance due to societal pressures and racial injustices. Obert Holl shares his journey of overcoming adversity, rising to significant positions in both colonial and post-independence governments, and becoming a pioneer in the accounting field in Harare. “Lost Inheritance” is a testament to resilience and triumph over formidable odds. --- Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org African Ethnic Cinematic Music by Infraction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk&list=RDy2zQefSvCUk&start_radio=1 Duration - 6h. Author - Obert Holl. Narrator - Adriaan Hellenberg. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2021 Obert Holl ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Prologue
Duration:00:22:11
Chapter 1 - My forebears
Duration:00:10:20
Chapter 2 - The colonization of Rhodesia
Duration:00:15:22
Chapter 3 - The spoil of war
Duration:00:11:54
Chapter 4 - The winds of change
Duration:00:15:35
Chapter 5 - Lost inheritance
Duration:00:09:56
Chapter 6 - Life at Springvale
Duration:00:19:12
Chapter 7 - The accident at Springvale
Duration:00:12:31
Chapter 8 - Servitude
Duration:00:50:39
Chapter 9 - Life in Shabani
Duration:00:12:59
Chapter 10 - Boarding school
Duration:00:33:01
Chapter 11 - The rise of african nationalism and the bush war
Duration:00:14:33
Chapter 12 - National service
Duration:00:14:29
Chapter 13 - My employment and marriage
Duration:00:29:44
Chapter 14 - Ava's marriage
Duration:00:11:25
Chapter 15 - Territorial service
Duration:00:09:40
Chapter 16 - The extended family
Duration:00:07:35
Chapter 17 - My business ventures
Duration:00:13:13
Chapter 18 - Zimbabwe political and economic decline
Duration:00:31:41
Chapter 19 - My debilitating illness
Duration:00:11:39
Epilogue
Duration:00:02:40
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:05