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Life In The Wilds, Or The South African Settlement - Harriet Martineau - Bog

- A Tale For Young And Old (1845)

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""Life In The Wilds, Or The South African Settlement: A Tale For Young And Old"" is a novel written by Harriet Martineau and published in 1845. The story is set in South Africa and follows the adventures of a family who have recently settled in the wilds of the country. The family faces many challenges as they try to adapt to their new surroundings, including encounters with dangerous animals, difficult terrain, and hostile local tribes.The novel is written in a style that is accessible to both young and old readers, and it is intended to be both entertaining and educational. Martineau uses the story to explore themes such as the importance of hard work, perseverance, and cooperation in the face of adversity. She also touches on issues such as colonialism, racism, and the exploitation of native peoples.Overall, ""Life In The Wilds"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in South Africa during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or social justice.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166080945
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 180
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 435 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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""Life In The Wilds, Or The South African Settlement: A Tale For Young And Old"" is a novel written by Harriet Martineau and published in 1845. The story is set in South Africa and follows the adventures of a family who have recently settled in the wilds of the country. The family faces many challenges as they try to adapt to their new surroundings, including encounters with dangerous animals, difficult terrain, and hostile local tribes.The novel is written in a style that is accessible to both young and old readers, and it is intended to be both entertaining and educational. Martineau uses the story to explore themes such as the importance of hard work, perseverance, and cooperation in the face of adversity. She also touches on issues such as colonialism, racism, and the exploitation of native peoples.Overall, ""Life In The Wilds"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in South Africa during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or social justice.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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