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Title: An African Adventure
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "An African Adventure" by Isaac Frederick Marcosson is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through South Africa and the Congo, reflecting on the political and social landscapes shaped by recent historical events, particularly after the Great War. The narrative promises to provide insights into the complexities of race relations and governance in South Africa, framed by the author's meetings with significant figures such as General Jan Smuts. At the start of the book, Marcosson describes his fascination with Africa, sparked by the works of explorers and leaders like Henry M. Stanley and Cecil Rhodes. He recounts his motivations for the trip, seeking respite from the political strife engulfing post-war Europe and America. The opening chapter primarily focuses on General Smuts, detailing his rise as a key political figure and the tumult of South African politics during a time of national strife. Marcosson paints a vivid picture of his arrival in Cape Town, emphasizing the rich cultural tapestry of the region while foreshadowing the complexities and challenges that lie ahead in his exploration of this vast and historically rich continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marcosson, Isaac Frederick, 1876-1961
EBook No.: 25569
Published: May 23, 2008
Downloads: 268
Language: English
Subject: South Africa -- Description and travel
Subject: Smuts, Jan Christiaan, 1870-1950
Subject: Rhodesia -- Description and travel
Subject: Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An African Adventure
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Júlio Reis, Linda McKeown and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "An African Adventure" by Isaac Frederick Marcosson is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through South Africa and the Congo, reflecting on the political and social landscapes shaped by recent historical events, particularly after the Great War. The narrative promises to provide insights into the complexities of race relations and governance in South Africa, framed by the author's meetings with significant figures such as General Jan Smuts. At the start of the book, Marcosson describes his fascination with Africa, sparked by the works of explorers and leaders like Henry M. Stanley and Cecil Rhodes. He recounts his motivations for the trip, seeking respite from the political strife engulfing post-war Europe and America. The opening chapter primarily focuses on General Smuts, detailing his rise as a key political figure and the tumult of South African politics during a time of national strife. Marcosson paints a vivid picture of his arrival in Cape Town, emphasizing the rich cultural tapestry of the region while foreshadowing the complexities and challenges that lie ahead in his exploration of this vast and historically rich continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marcosson, Isaac Frederick, 1876-1961
EBook No.: 25569
Published: May 23, 2008
Downloads: 268
Language: English
Subject: South Africa -- Description and travel
Subject: Smuts, Jan Christiaan, 1870-1950
Subject: Rhodesia -- Description and travel
Subject: Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.