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Author: Elspeth Huxley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1960
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Clean text. Fold-out maps intact.
A compelling historical account, A New Earth: An Experiment In Colonialism chronicles the intricate and often challenging realities of British colonial expansion in East Africa. This insightful work presents a vivid portrait of the settlers’ lives, their ambitions, and the profound impact of their presence on the indigenous communities and the landscape. Huxley’s narrative masterfully illustrates the complexities of cultural clash and adaptation, offering a nuanced perspective on a pivotal era. The prose is both evocative and meticulously researched, providing an authoritative examination of a significant historical period.