Overview
""A Daughter of the Veldt"" is a novel written by Basil Marnan and originally published in 1901. The story takes place in South Africa during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Hilda, who is the daughter of a Boer farmer. Hilda is a strong-willed and independent woman who defies societal expectations and traditions by refusing to marry and instead pursuing a career as a nurse. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including the Boer War and the prejudices of those around her. The novel explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and the struggle for independence in a changing and turbulent world. With vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its people, ""A Daughter of the Veldt"" is a captivating tale of a woman's journey to find her place in the world.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164522812
- ISBN-10: 1164522817
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.82 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.18 pounds
- Page Count: 402
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