Colonial Memories (Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century) - Softcover

Barker, Mary Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108054102 ISBN 13: 9781108054102

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

First published in 1904, this book is the last of Lady Mary Anne Barker's memoirs of her life in several of Britain's colonies in the nineteenth century. Barker (1831-1911) was born in Jamaica and educated in England and France. In 1865, she moved to New Zealand with her second husband, Sir Frederick Broome, and spent three years living on a sheep station. She then lived in South Africa, Mauritius, Trinidad, and Western Australia following the various political appointments of her husband. During her travels she began her successful writing career and published several memoirs and housekeeping guides. In Colonial Memories, she recounts her life as a colonial wife, detailing her experiences in far-flung locales. The book also includes chapters on birds, interviews, General Charles Gordon (whom she met in Mauritius), and her servants. Several of the chapters were initially published as articles in London magazines.

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Book Description

First published in 1904, this book is the last of Mary Anne Barker's memoirs of her life in several of Britain's colonies. After three years of sheep farming in New Zealand, Barker lived in South Africa, Mauritius, Trinidad, and Western Australia following the various political appointments of her husband.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1108054102
• ISBN 13: 9781108054102
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328