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German East Africa

This colony covers an area that is now part of Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanganyika.

Dar-es-Salaam

This port city is the setting for the opening of the novel.

Kaiserhof Hotel

This is a fine establishment, where Walter stays at the opening of the novel.

Konigsberg

This naval cruiser is in port at the opening of the novel and is later sunk.

Mount Kilimanjaro

This high volcanic mountain serves as an important landmark in East Africa.

British East Africa

This colony in Africa was situated in what is now Kenya.

Askari

These African soldiers serve in the European colonial military.

Taveta

This is the nearest town to Walter's farm and is one of the first locations the German forces occupy.

Nairobi

This is the closest large town to Walter's farm and it is a center for British colonial government activity.

Sisal

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