An African Adventure by Isaac Frederick Marcosson
"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 suchas 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.)
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| Author | Marcosson, Isaac Frederick, 1876-1961 |
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| 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 |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | South Africa -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Smuts, Jan Christiaan, 1870-1950 |
| Subject | Rhodesia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25569 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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