Jacob Jennings, The Colonist: Or The Adventures Of A Young Scotchman In South Africa (1884)

By Janet Gordon

Book Overview

""Jacob Jennings, The Colonist: Or The Adventures Of A Young Scotchman In South Africa"" is a novel written by Janet Gordon and published in 1884. The story follows the adventures of Jacob Jennings, a young Scottish man who travels to South Africa to start a new life as a colonist. Upon arriving in South Africa, Jacob faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including adapting to a new culture and climate, dealing with hostile natives, and navigating the complex social and political dynamics of colonial society. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including fellow colonists, African tribespeople, and British officials, all of whom shape his experiences and worldview.As Jacob struggles to make a life for himself in this new and unfamiliar land, he must also confront his own personal demons and grapple with issues of identity, love, and loyalty. Ultimately, the novel explores themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the clash of cultures, offering a vivid and compelling portrait of life in South Africa during the late 19th century.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: 1165421194
• ISBN13: 9781165421190
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"