Ten Years North Of The Orange River: A Story Of Everyday Life And Work Among The South African Tribes, 1859-1869

Ten Years North of the Orange River is a non-fiction book written by John MacKenzie, originally published in 1871. The book is a personal account of MacKenzie's experiences living and working among various South African tribes between the years of 1859 and 1869.MacKenzie provides a detailed and vivid description of the everyday life and customs of the various tribes he encountered, including the Griquas, Bechuanas, and Basutos. He also discusses his work as a missionary and his efforts to spread Christianity among the indigenous people.Throughout the book, MacKenzie reflects on the challenges and difficulties he faced during his time in South Africa, including the harsh climate, language barriers, and cultural differences. He also provides insight into the political and social landscape of the region during this time, including the impact of colonialism and the emergence of the diamond industry.Overall, Ten Years North of the Orange River provides a fascinating and informative glimpse into the lives of South African tribes during the mid-19th century, as well as the experiences of a British missionary working in a foreign land.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.