The Blossoming Of An Aloe

The Blossoming Of An Aloe

Frances Cashel Hoey

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120730015
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The Blossoming of an Aloe is a novel written by Frances Cashel Hoey and published in 1875. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Muriel Atherton, who is forced to leave her home in England and move to South Africa with her father. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, Muriel meets a variety of interesting characters, including a wealthy landowner named Paul Kruger and a handsome doctor named Philip de la Harpe. As Muriel begins to explore her new surroundings, she becomes increasingly fascinated with the local flora and fauna, particularly the aloe plant. She spends much of her time studying the plant and learning about its medicinal properties, eventually becoming an expert on the subject. Along the way, she also discovers a deep connection to the land and the people of South Africa, and begins to question her own identity and place in the world. The novel is a beautifully written exploration of themes such as identity, love, and the natural world. It offers a fascinating glimpse into life in South Africa during the late 19th century, and is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions and engaging characters. Overall, The Blossoming of an Aloe is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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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