The Promised Land: Or Nine Years, Gold Mining, Hunting, And Volunteering, In The Transvaal (1884)

By E. V. C.

Book Overview

The Promised Land is a book written by E. V. C. and published in 1884. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences in the Transvaal region of South Africa, where he spent nine years engaged in gold mining, hunting, and volunteering. The book provides a detailed account of the author's adventures in the region, including his encounters with African wildlife, his experiences as a gold miner, and his involvement in the Boer War as a volunteer. The book also provides insights into the social and political conditions of the region at the time, including the tensions between the Boer settlers and the British colonial authorities. Overall, The Promised Land is a fascinating and informative account of one man's experiences in a pivotal period of South African history.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: 1165095440
• ISBN13: 9781165095445
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"