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A vivid and engaging account of life in 19th century South Africa, featuring a detailed look at the country's customs, living conditions, and cultural practices, as well as the challenges and rewards of running a household in a foreign land.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this memoir, Lady Barker recounts her adventures and experiences during her time in New Zealand in the late 1800s. She provides insightful commentary on colonial life and customs, as well as offering a glimpse into the lives of the indigenous Maori people. With vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Colonial Memories is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism and its impact on society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Christmas Cake: In Four Quarters (1871) is a novel written by Lady Barker. The story follows the lives of four sisters, each of whom is given a quarter of a Christmas cake to prepare. The sisters live in different parts of the world and come from different backgrounds, but they all share a love for their family and for the holiday season.The first quarter of the book follows the life of the eldest sister, who lives in India with her husband and children. She struggles to balance her responsibilities as a wife and mother with her desire to make the perfect Christmas cake.The second quarter of the book takes place in Australia, where the second sister lives with her husband and children. She faces a different set of challenges, including a severe drought that threatens to ruin her Christmas cake.The third quarter of the book is set in England, where the third sister lives with her husband and children. She faces the challenge of making a Christmas cake that meets the high standards of her aristocratic family.The final quarter of the book takes place in America, where the youngest sister lives with her husband and children. She faces the challenge of making a Christmas cake that is both delicious and affordable.Throughout the book, the sisters correspond with each other, sharing their successes and failures in making their Christmas cakes. The book is a heartwarming tale of family, love, and the holiday season.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.

"Station Life in New Zealand," penned by Lady Mary Anne Barker, offers an insightful and captivating account of colonial life in 19th-century New Zealand. Lady Barker, an Englishwoman, recounts her personal experiences as she adapts to the challenges and adventures of living on a remote sheep station with her husband. The narrative provides a vivid depiction of the rugged landscapes, daily routines, and interactions with both settlers and Māori communities. Lady Barker's observations reflect her genuine admiration for the resilience and resourcefulness required to establish a life in the untamed wilderness. She also conveys the complexities of intercultural relations and the intricate social dynamics of the time. Through engaging anecdotes, Lady Barker portrays the struggles and triumphs of daily life on the station, from the herding of sheep and the construction of living quarters to her interactions with the indigenous people. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended into a single draft to read by readers of several age groups.

""Station Amusements in New Zealand"" is a book written by Lady Barker, an English author who lived in New Zealand during the late 1800s. The book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about life on rural stations in New Zealand, which were large farms that were often isolated from towns and cities. Lady Barker describes the various amusements and pastimes that station life offered, including hunting, fishing, horse riding, and social events such as dances and picnics. She also provides insights into the daily routines and challenges faced by station owners and their families, including the difficulties of managing large herds of sheep and cattle, dealing with harsh weather conditions, and coping with the occasional isolation and loneliness. Throughout the book, Lady Barker's writing is vivid and engaging, painting a picture of a unique and fascinating way of life in a rapidly changing country.I expected every moment to hear the revolver go off, but mercifully it did not do so; and as his thorny bed was hardly to be endured, F---soon kicked himself off it, and before I could realize that he was unhurt, had scrambled to his feet, and was rushing off, crying in school-boy glee, ""That will fetch him out"" That (the rock) certainly did fetch him (the pig) out in a moment, and Pincher availed himself of the general confusion to seize hold of his enemy's hind leg, which he never afterwards let go.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Ribbon Stories is a collection of short stories written by Lady Barker and originally published in 1872. The stories are set in the English countryside and explore themes of love, loss, and morality. Each story is centered around a ribbon, which serves as a symbol of the characters' relationships and emotions. The tales are infused with a sense of nostalgia and romanticism, reflecting the Victorian era in which they were written. The book is a timeless classic that offers a glimpse into the lives of the English aristocracy during the 19th century. Lady Barker's elegant prose and vivid descriptions bring the stories to life, making Ribbon Stories a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic literature.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.

Christchurch is very prettily situated; for although it stands on a perfectly flat plain, towards the sea there are the Port Hills, and the town itself is picturesque, owing to the quantities of trees and the irregular form of the wooden houses; and as a background we have the most magnificent chain of mountains--the back-bone of the island--running from north to south, the highest peaks nearly always covered with snow, even after such a hot summer as this has been.

Station Life in New Zealand By Lady Barker

Born Mary Anne Stewart in Spanish Town, Jamaica, she was the eldest daughter of Walter Steward, Island Secretary of Jamaica. She was educated in England, and in 1852 married Captain George Robert Barker of the Royal Artillery, with whom she would have two children. When Barker was knighted for his leadership at the Siege of Lucknow, Mary Anne became "Lady Barker". Eight months later Barker died.On 21 June 1865, Mary Anne Barker married Frederick Napier Broome. The couple then sailed for New Zealand, leaving her two children in England. The couple's first child was born in Christchurch in February 1866, but died in May. By this time, they had moved to the sheep station Steventon, which Broome had partnered with H. P. Hill to buy. They remained there for three years; they lost more than half their sheep in the winter of 1867, and in response Broome sold out and the couple returned to London.Both Mary Anne and her husband then became journalists. Still calling herself "Lady Barker", Mary Anne Broome became a correspondent for The Times, and also published two books of verse, Poems from New Zealand (1868) and The Stranger from Seriphos (1869). In 1870, she published her first book Station Life in New Zealand, a collection of her letters home. The book was reasonably successful, going through several editions and being translated into French and German.Over the next eight years, Lady Barker wrote ten more books, including A Christmas Cake in Four Quarters (1871), a sequel to Station Life entitled Station Amusements in New Zealand (1873), and First Lessons in the Principles of Cooking (1874). This last title led to her being appointed Lady Superintendent of the National Training School of Cooking in South Kensington.When Frederick Broome was appointed Colonial Secretary of Natal in 1875, Lady Barker accompanied him there. Broome's subsequent colonial appointments had him traveling to Mauritius, Western Australia, Barbados, and Trinidad. Drawing on these experiences, Lady Barker published A Year's Housekeeping in South Africa (1880) and Letters to Guy (1885).Frederick Broome was knighted on 3 July 1884, and thereafter Mary Anne called herself "Lady Broome". She published the last of her 22 books, Colonial Memories under this name. After Sir Frederick Broome's death in 1896, Lady Broome returned to London, dying there on 6 March 1911.

Life in South Africa, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Life in South Africa"" is a book written by Lady Barker in 1877. It provides a detailed account of her experiences living in South Africa during the mid-19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the landscape, climate, wildlife, and people of South Africa. Lady Barker also writes about her interactions with various groups of people, including the indigenous tribes, Boer settlers, and British colonizers. She provides insight into the social and political climate of the time, including the conflicts between the different groups and the impact of colonialism on the region. The book is written in a personal and engaging style, with vivid descriptions and anecdotes that bring the people and places of South Africa to life. Overall, ""Life in South Africa"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this important region.""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.

Lady Mary Barker's three years in New Zealand resulted in two much-loved volumes chronicling the life and challenges of a well-to-do Englishwoman on a Canterbury Plains sheep farm in the mid-1800s. 'I was a proud and happy woman the first day my cream remained cream, and did not turn into butter,' she writes with her usual wit and wisdom, in Station Life in New Zealand, 'for generally my zeal outran my discretion.' Her courage, good humour and ingenuity made her the ideal candidate to face the challenges of her role as a sheep station mistress. It, too, was a rich life: she was adopted by a wild piglet, taught herself how to make a cake, and started a book club for the station's lonely shepherds. Republished here for a new audience, Station Life in New Zealand is a seminal text by an important figure in New Zealand literary history.