Blue Aloes; Stories Of South Africa (1919)
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ISBN10: 1164191942
ISBN13: 9781164191940
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164191940
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Blue Aloes: Stories of South Africa is a collection of short stories written by Cynthia Stockley and first published in 1919. The book consists of ten stories set in South Africa during the early 20th century. The stories explore themes of love, loss, betrayal, and the struggle for independence. The characters in the book come from different backgrounds and social classes, including farmers, miners, and soldiers. Some of the stories are based on real events, such as the Anglo-Boer War and the diamond rush in Kimberley. The title of the book is derived from the blue aloe plant, which is native to South Africa and is known for its striking blue flowers. Stockley's writing style is descriptive and vivid, and she captures the beauty and complexity of South Africa's landscape and people. Blue Aloes is a timeless classic that provides a glimpse into the history and culture of South Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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