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A Nobody In Mashonaland: Or The Trials And Adventures Of A Tenderfoot (1893)

A Nobody In Mashonaland: Or The Trials And Adventures Of A Tenderfoot (1893)

Finlason, C. E.

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ISBN10: 1165928035
ISBN13: 9781165928033
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Nobody in Mashonaland: Or The Trials and Adventures of a Tenderfoot is a memoir written by C.E. Finlason, first published in 1893. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences in Mashonaland, a region in present-day Zimbabwe, during the late 19th century. The author, who describes himself as a tenderfoot, recounts his journey from England to Africa, and his struggles to adapt to the harsh conditions and unfamiliar culture of the African wilderness. He describes his encounters with the local people, including the indigenous tribes and the European settlers, and his experiences of hunting, exploring, and surviving in the wild. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in colonial Africa, including the challenges and dangers faced by the early European settlers, and the complex relationships between the different ethnic groups in the region. It also offers insights into the attitudes and beliefs of the Victorian era, particularly with regard to race and imperialism. Overall, A Nobody in Mashonaland is a fascinating and engaging account of a young man's adventures in a remote and unfamiliar land, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early days of European colonization in Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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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