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Under an African Sun

English · Hardback

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Klappentext Frank Bennett's life was changed forever by his spontaneous decision to reply to an advertisement for the Colonial Service. Knowing little about the Service and where he might be sent! Bennett accepted the opportunity to serve his country in the twilight of imperialism. By fate! Bennett found himself as a junior clerk in the Ministry of Finance in Northern Rhodesia (modern Zambia). Written with verve and enjoyable humour! this is a gentle and humorous portrait of colonial government and the lifestyles of its officers. Zusammenfassung Frank Bennett's life was changed forever by his decision to reply to an advertisement for the Colonial Service. Knowing little about the Service and where he might be sent! Bennett accepted the opportunity to serve his country in the twilight of imperialism... This is the story of a colonial officer's life in Africa.

Product details

Authors Frank Bennett
Publisher Tauris, I.B.
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 25.11.2005
 
EAN 9781845110833
ISBN 978-1-84511-083-3
No. of pages 256
Subjects Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories
Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous

HISTORY / Africa / General, History - General History

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