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Letters to Guy
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Life in South Africa
Mary Anne Barker, Lady Barker (29 January 1831 - 6 March 1911), later Mary Anne Broome, Lady Broome, was an author.
Life in South Africa
Lady Barker's 'Life in South Africa' is a vivid and detailed account of her experiences living in the untamed landscapes of Africa during the 19th century. Through poetic prose, Barker paints a picture of the flora, fauna, and indigenous people she encountered, providing valuable insight into the colonial perspective of the time. This travelogue captures the essence of the African wilderness with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for its natural beauty. Barker's literary style is charming and engaging, making the reader feel as though they are embarking on the journey alongside her. 'Life in South Africa' stands as an important piece of colonial literature, shedding light on the ...
The Seven Lives of Lady Barker
Lady Barker was born in Jamaica in 1831. By the time she died in London in 1911, she had survived two husbands and two wars, lived in seven countries, and written eighteen books. She bore six children, wrote for the Times, and became principal of the first National School of Cookery in London.
The Letters of Lady Anne Bacon
The letters of Lady Anne Bacon, mother of Francis Bacon, which shed light on Elizabethan politics from a female perspective.
Station Life in New Zealand
"Station Life in New Zealand," penned by Lady Mary Anne Barker, offers an insightful and captivating account of colonial life in 19th-century New Zealand. Lady Barker, an Englishwoman, recounts her personal experiences as she adapts to the challenges and adventures of living on a remote sheep station with her husband. The narrative provides a vivid depiction of the rugged landscapes, daily routines, and interactions with both settlers and Māori communities. Lady Barker's observations reflect her genuine admiration for the resilience and resourcefulness required to establish a life in the untamed wilderness. She also conveys the complexities of intercultural relations and the intricate social dynamics of the time. Through engaging anecdotes, Lady Barker portrays the struggles and triumphs of daily life on the station, from the herding of sheep and the construction of living quarters to her interactions with the indigenous people. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended into a single draft to read by readers of several age groups.
A New Zealand Book of Beasts
A New Zealand Book of Beasts is a groundbreaking examination of the interactions between humans and 'nonhuman animals' - both real and imagined - in New Zealand's arts and literature, popular culture, historiography, media and everyday life. Structured in four parts - Animal Icons, Animal Companions, Art Animals and Controversial Animals - the Book of Beasts touches on topics as diverse as moa-hunting and the SPCA, pest-control and pet-keeping, whaling and whale-watching; on species ranging from sheep to sperm whales and from pekapeka to possums; and on the works of authors and artists as various as Samuel Butler and Witi Ihimaera, Lady Mary Anne Barker and Janet Frame, Michael Parekowhai an...
Station Amusements in New Zealand
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Colonial Memories
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