Ten years north of the Orange River;: A story of everyday life and work among the South African tribes, from 1859-1869 (Cass Library of African studies. Missionary researches and travels)

By John MacKenzie

Book Overview

""Ten Years North of the Orange River"" is a captivating memoir written by John MacKenzie, detailing his experiences living and working among various South African tribes from 1859 to 1869. The book provides an intimate account of everyday life in the region, including the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the local people. MacKenzie also describes his work as a missionary, teacher, and trader, and the challenges he faced in trying to reconcile his own beliefs with those of the tribes he encountered. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of South Africa, shedding light on the complex interactions between the various ethnic groups and the impact of colonialism on the region. Overall, ""Ten Years North of the Orange River"" is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in African history, anthropology, or memoirs of life in a foreign land.""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: 1163250864
• ISBN13: 9781163250860
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"