A Year's Housekeeping In South Africa (1883)
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ISBN10: 1437488013
ISBN13: 9781437488012
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Jan 19 2009
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437488012
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Jan 19 2009
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Year's Housekeeping In South Africa is a fascinating memoir written by Mary Anne Barker in 1883. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of her experiences as a British expatriate living in South Africa during the late 19th century. Barker's writing is engaging and descriptive, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and people of the region. She covers a wide range of topics, from the challenges of setting up a household in a new country to the natural beauty of the landscape and the customs of the local people. Throughout the book, Barker offers insights into the political and social climate of South Africa at the time. She discusses the tensions between the British colonizers and the indigenous population, as well as the role of women in society. A Year's Housekeeping In South Africa is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on life in the region during this period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in South African history and culture, as well as those interested in the experiences of expatriates in the 19th century.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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