Yankee Girls In Zulu Land

By Louise Vescelius-Sheldon

Book Overview

Yankee Girls in Zulu Land is a historical novel written by Louise Vescelius Sheldon. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of two American girls, Ruth and Alice, who travel to South Africa to teach English to the Zulu people. The girls encounter many challenges, including cultural differences, language barriers, and the threat of violence from the Zulu warriors. Along the way, they also meet a cast of colorful characters, including a missionary couple, a Zulu chief, and a British soldier. The novel is a fascinating portrayal of life in South Africa during a tumultuous period in its history, and it offers a unique perspective on the role of women in the colonial era. The book is well-researched and provides a vivid and engaging account of the experiences of two young women in a foreign land. Overall, Yankee Girls in Zulu Land is a compelling historical novel that will appeal to readers interested in African history, colonialism, and women's studies.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: 116323754X
• ISBN13: 9781163237540
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"