"Life in South Africa" by Lady Barker is a captivating travel memoir that transports readers to the late 19th-century Cape Colony through the eyes of a newcomer. The book unfolds as the author arrives in Cape Town, fresh off a long sea voyage, and is immediately struck by the beauty of Table Mountain and the bustling life of the city. She describes the landscape, the diverse communities, and the colonial society with a mix of wonder and careful observation. As she explores botanical gardens and navigates the city streets, readers gain a vivid sense of her experiences as she reflects on the charm and challenges of colonial life in a new and vibrant land.
Life in South Africa
By Lady (Mary Anne) Barker
A woman journeys to a far-off colony, chronicling her encounters with stunning vistas and unfamiliar peoples, forever changed by this land.
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About the AuthorMary Anne Barker, Lady Barker, later Mary Anne Broome, Lady Broome, was an English author. She wrote mainly about life in New Zealand.
Mary Anne Barker, Lady Barker, later Mary Anne Broome, Lady Broome, was an English author. She wrote mainly about life in New Zealand.
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