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_aBarker, Lady _q(Mary Anne), _d1831-1911 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLife in South Africa |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-11-22 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by MWS, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"Life in South Africa" by Lady Barker is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's experiences and observations upon arriving in South Africa, capturing the country's landscapes, flora, fauna, and the vibrant lives of its inhabitants. Through a series of vivid descriptions, Barker paints a detailed picture of her journey, exploring themes of colonial life and the beauty of the Cape Colony. The opening of the memoir reveals Lady Barker's arrival in Cape Town after a long sea voyage, where she reflects on the turbulent ocean and the weather conditions encountered during her travels. As she steps onto solid ground, she describes her first impressions of the city, the locals, and the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain. The passage captures her sense of wonder as she explores the botanical gardens and navigates the streets filled with diverse communities. Lady Barker’s observations provide insight into colonial attitudes of the time, as she notes both the charm of the landscape and her experiences interacting with the locals, setting the stage for her continued exploration and adventures throughout South Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSouth Africa -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aKwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) -- Description and travel | ||
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