Yankee Girls In Zulu Land

von Louise Vescelius Sheldon

292 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Yankee Girls In Zulu Land is a historical novel written by Louise Vescelius Sheldon. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the journey of two young American women, Mary and Dora, who travel to South Africa to work as missionaries. The girls are determined to spread Christianity and educate the Zulu people, but they soon discover that their mission is not without challenges.As they immerse themselves in the local culture, Mary and Dora encounter resistance from both the Zulu people and the colonial authorities. They are forced to navigate cultural differences and confront their own biases as they try to make a difference in a foreign land. Along the way, they form close relationships with the Zulu people and learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the power of faith.Yankee Girls In Zulu Land is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of South Africa. It explores themes of colonialism, cultural exchange, and the complexities of cross-cultural communication. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in South African history, missionary work, or the experiences of American women abroad.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.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen Frauen und Mädchen
• ISBN: 9781432545444
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.04.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC