Publisher's Synopsis
""Hard Life in the Colonies and Other Experiences By Sea and Land"" by C. Carolyn Jenkyns is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences living in various colonies around the world, as well as her travels by sea and land. The book provides a detailed and vivid account of the hardships and challenges faced by colonists, including disease, harsh living conditions, and conflicts with indigenous peoples. Jenkyns also shares her personal experiences living in different colonies, from her time in South Africa during the Boer War to her work as a nurse in India. Throughout the book, she provides insights into the social and political climate of the time and offers a glimpse into the daily lives of colonists. Overall, ""Hard Life in the Colonies and Other Experiences By Sea and Land"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in colonial history and personal memoirs.1891. Illustrated. Now First Printed. Compiled from Private Letters. From the Preface: The following pages are offered to the public in the belief that the Colonial experiences they record are of sufficient interest to justify their transcription from a series of private letters written twenty years ago. It is not claimed for the book that the adventures it contains are specially remarkable, or that many men now living are not more competent to speak of the ups and downs of colonial life than the three writers of these letters: it is rather as presenting a picture of the life of young Englishmen who have knocked about a little before settling down-a picture the interest of which, perhaps, lies in its being fairly typical of many thousands of cases-that these sketches have been put into print.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.
