Adventures In Mashonaland (1893)

By Lucy Sleeman and Rose Blennerhassett

Book Overview

Adventures in Mashonaland is a book written by Rose Blennerhassett in 1893. The book is a memoir of her experiences in Mashonaland, which is now modern-day Zimbabwe, during the late 19th century. The author provides a vivid description of the landscape, culture, and people of Mashonaland, as well as her own personal experiences as a European woman living in Africa. The book covers a range of topics, including the author's encounters with wild animals, her interactions with the local tribes, and the challenges of adapting to a new way of life in a foreign land. Blennerhassett also provides a historical account of the colonization of Mashonaland by the British South Africa Company and the conflicts that arose between the European settlers and the native tribes.Adventures in Mashonaland is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the colonial period in Africa from the perspective of a European woman. The book is a fascinating account of a bygone era and a testament to the author's adventurous spirit and determination to explore the unknown.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164560352
• ISBN13: 9781164560357
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"