I Kept House In A Jungle

By Anne Rainey Langley

Book Overview

""I Kept House In A Jungle"" is a memoir written by Anne Rainey Langley, detailing her experiences living in the jungles of Panama during the 1920s and 1930s. Langley, a young bride at the time, accompanied her husband, a civil engineer, to the remote jungle where he was tasked with building roads and bridges. The book describes Langley's struggles to adapt to the harsh jungle environment, including dealing with dangerous wildlife, extreme weather conditions, and isolation from civilization. She also details her efforts to maintain a household in the jungle, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for her children. Throughout the book, Langley provides vivid descriptions of the jungle and its inhabitants, including the indigenous people and the various animals she encounters. She also reflects on the challenges and rewards of living in such a remote and unconventional setting. ""I Kept House In A Jungle"" offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, as well as a testament to one woman's resilience and determination in the face of adversity.The Spell Of Primeval Tropics In Venezuela, Riotous With Strange Plants, Animals, And Snakes, Enthralls A Young American Woman.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: 1432505599
• ISBN13: 9781432505592
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"