Inicio > Literatura y estudios literarios > Antologías (no poéticas) > Personal Adventure In South Africa (1855)
Personal Adventure In South Africa (1855)

Personal Adventure In South Africa (1855)

George Brown

38,60 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120017895
38,60 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

Personal Adventure In South Africa is a book written by George Brown and published in 1855. The book is a personal account of the author’s experiences while traveling in South Africa. Brown was a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively throughout the continent in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Brown’s journey. He describes the landscapes, wildlife, and people he encounters along the way, as well as his own personal experiences and reflections. One of the main themes of the book is Brown’s fascination with the natural world. He describes the many different species of animals he encounters, including elephants, lions, and giraffes, and provides detailed observations of their behavior and habitats. He also discusses the flora of the region, including the many different types of trees and plants that he encounters.Another important theme of the book is Brown’s interactions with the local people. He spends time with various tribes and communities throughout his journey, and provides insights into their customs, beliefs, and ways of life. He also discusses the impact of colonialism on the region, and the tensions that existed between the British and the indigenous populations.Overall, Personal Adventure In South Africa is a fascinating and informative account of one man’s journey through a complex and beautiful region of the world. It provides a unique perspective on the natural world, as well as the cultural and political realities of the time.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.

Artículos relacionados

  • Last Resort
    Jill Sanders
    Cassey's life is crazy enough. The last thing she needs is some cocky rich boy trying to destroy her business. Normally immune to these vultures, she finds this brazen hottie especially difficult to refuse. Out to close the deal of a lifetime, Luke won't take no for an answer, and the intoxicating beauty standing in his way isn't going to go down easily. He'll n...
    Disponible

    15,86 €

  • Voodoos and Obeahs
    Joseph J Williams
    Sorcery & Witchcraft in the CaribbeanVoodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft by the Jesuit anthropologist Joseph J. Williams (1875-1940) offers a careful documentation of the history and ethnography of Voodoo and reveals the connection of both Haitian Voodoo and Jamaican Obeah to snake worship (ophioletreia). In Jamaica, Obeah is the general term to denote those Afr...
    Disponible

    21,57 €

  • Camouflaged Sisters
    Lila Holley
    Camouflaged Sisters chronicles the courageous path of fourteen women who overcame various internal and external struggles during their military careers. These veterans give open accounts of how they adapted, achieved work-life balance, relied on their faith, and used mentorship as a vital tool in their success pre- and post-military career.Expect to be inspired by black women w...
    Disponible

    20,65 €

  • The Yellow Wallpaper
    Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental....
    Disponible

    5,26 €

  • Tea
    Velina Hasu Houston
    It’s 1968.  Himiko Hamilton struggles in a graceless marriage in a country that is not her own.  Having come from Japan at the end of World War II and landed in a small Kansas town because of her marriage to an American soldier, she is at odds with the culture that she left behind and the one in which she is trying to survive. In the midst of this turmoil is her beautiful mixed...
    Disponible

    31,79 €

  • Great Expectations
    Charles Dickens
    ***Traditional Character Edition***Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth. In Part 2, Xiaomao leaves his life of poverty behind to seek his fortunes in Shanghai and win the hear...
    Disponible

    16,48 €

Otros libros del autor

  • The Makers Of Canada (Illustrated)
    George Brown
    Illustrated Edition: Features 20 detailed illustrations bringing historical scenes to life.Includes Comprehensive Character List: Provides insights into the key figures who shaped Canada’s history.Summaries Included: Each chapter is accompanied by a concise summary to enhance understanding.Author Biography: Learn about George Brown, his influences, and his impact on Canadian li...
    Disponible

    25,08 €

  • Prospector’s Guide
    George Brown
    In 1931 Australia was in the grip of the Depression when Ion Idriess wrote to all the State and Territory Mining heads regarding his guide Prospecting for Gold, encouraging them to produce localised information to help create work and wealth. The public success of his book pushed several States to create their our guides with more details on their own State facilities and resul...
    Disponible

    22,53 €

  • Destination Cape Horn
    George Brown
    George was born in Scotland in 1942. His father was away at the war and his mother was staying with her mother at ’Angraflat’ near Kelso. It was an old hospital, unused since the infroduction of penicillin and the family lived in the lodge near the gate. The old buildings and grounds were a paradise for the young George, and it never bothered him being left on his own. Schoolin...
    Disponible

    29,66 €

  • New Alexa Manual Tutorial to Unlock The True Potential of Your Alexa Devices. The Complete User Guide with Instructions
    George Brown
    Alexa is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Amazon and it has changed the way smart home devices work. If you have an Alexa enabled device or thinking about buying an Echo, then this comprehensive Alexa guide is for you. Amazon Alexa enabled devices are your digital assistant. They are music player, weather, traffic or news reporter; light controllers and much, much...
    Disponible

    22,55 €

  • My First 80 Years
    George Brown
    George Brown wanted to write about his interesting life for his family and friends. He loved writing and kept diaries of some of his adventures during his later life. In 1970 he helped his wife, Nan Brown, to write a book about their adventure living in South Georgia in the Antarctic for two and a half years in the mid-1950s. The book is entitled Antarctic Housewife.George live...
    Disponible

    37,16 €

  • My First 80 Years
    George Brown
    George Brown wanted to write about his interesting life for his family and friends. He loved writing and kept diaries of some of his adventures during his later life. In 1970 he helped his wife, Nan Brown, to write a book about their adventure living in South Georgia in the Antarctic for two and a half years in the mid-1950s. The book is entitled Antarctic Housewife.George live...