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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ...and scheme and overcome all obstacles, instead of saying, which is so easy, "It cannot be done." Mac was the right man in the right place, and, like his chief, never knew when he was beaten. The contractors had innumerable difficulties to contend with, but Mac always helped them out. He became quite as enthusiastic as Rhodes about the dam, and visited it regularly every week-end until it was completed. Rhodes visited his farm when the dam was nearing completion, and expressed himself as very pleased with the work. It turned out a great success, and one of the most interesting sights in the Matoppos. An hotel was built overlooking the vast stretch of water for the benefit of visitors and holiday-makers. Unfortunately, Mr. Rhodes did not live to see this huge reservoir filled with water. CHAPTER VIII His extraordinary foresight--Princess Radziwill again--His respect for women--His interest in politics--His belief in personal interviews--His reason for not marrying. WE returned to Cape Town towards the end of 1900, stopping, of course, at Kimberley for a little while. Mr. Rhodes could not pass Kimberley. He was not only very fond of the place and its people, but he had, as he used to say, to look after his bread and cheese, meaning the De Beers Consolidated Mines, from which he derived his principal income. He had most extraordinary foresight, and in some things seemed to be able to anticipate future events. The historical amalgamation of all the Kimberley Diamond Mines was effected on his initiation. When he first made the proposal he was opposed by some of the most powerful of the men interested in the different mines, including the late Barney Barnato. He had to adopt different tactics with each man according to his character as...
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