Letters From South Africa (1893)

By Flora L. Shaw and Anonymous

Book Overview

Letters From South Africa (1893) is a collection of personal letters written by Flora Louisa Shaw, a British woman who traveled to South Africa in the late 1800s. The letters were originally written to Shaw's family and friends back in England, and they provide a unique insight into life in South Africa during this time period.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Shaw's experiences in South Africa. Some chapters focus on the natural beauty of the country, while others delve into the political and social issues that were prevalent at the time. Shaw also writes about her interactions with the local people, including the Zulu and Xhosa tribes.Throughout the book, Shaw's writing is descriptive and engaging, painting a vivid picture of life in South Africa during the late 1800s. She is honest about the challenges she faced during her travels, including illness and the difficulties of traveling in a foreign country. However, she also expresses her love for the country and its people, and her admiration for the natural beauty that she encountered.Overall, Letters From South Africa (1893) is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South Africa or the experiences of British travelers in the late 1800s.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: 1166022684
• ISBN13: 9781166022686
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"