The Promised Land

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

von E. V. C.

232 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Promised Land: Or Nine Years, Gold Mining, Hunting, And Volunteering, In The Transvaal (1884) is a book written by E. V. C. that provides a detailed account of his experiences during his nine-year stay in the Transvaal region of South Africa. The book is a memoir that covers a range of topics including gold mining, hunting, and volunteering.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of E. V. C.'s life in the Transvaal. The first chapter provides an introduction to the region and its people, while the subsequent chapters delve into his experiences as a gold miner and a hunter. E. V. C. also discusses his involvement in the Boer War, where he volunteered as a soldier.Throughout the book, E. V. C. provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and wildlife of the Transvaal. He also reflects on the challenges he faced as a foreigner in a new and unfamiliar land. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of South Africa during the late 19th century.Overall, The Promised Land: Or Nine Years, Gold Mining, Hunting, And Volunteering, In The Transvaal (1884) is a well-written and engaging memoir that provides a unique perspective on life in the Transvaal region of South Africa during the late 19th century.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: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781437296587
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC