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My Colonial Service V2: In British Guiana, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Fiji, Australia, Newfoundland, And Hong Kong With Interludes (1903)

My Colonial Service V2: In British Guiana, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Fiji, Australia, Newfoundland, And Hong Kong With Interludes (1903)

Des Voeux, George William

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ISBN10: 1164935070
ISBN13: 9781164935070
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
My Colonial Service V2 is a memoir written by George William Des Voeux that chronicles his experiences serving as a colonial administrator in various British colonies. The book is the second volume of his memoir and covers his time in British Guiana, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Fiji, Australia, Newfoundland, and Hong Kong. Des Voeux provides detailed descriptions of the social and political landscape of each colony, as well as his personal experiences working with local officials and navigating colonial bureaucracy. He also includes anecdotes and observations about the local cultures and customs, giving readers a glimpse into life in these diverse and far-flung territories.The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, with Des Voeux's wit and humor shining through in his anecdotes and descriptions. The interludes between chapters provide a glimpse into his personal life, including his family and travels.Overall, My Colonial Service V2 is a fascinating and informative account of life as a colonial administrator in the early 20th century, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of serving in the British Empire.In Two Volumes.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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