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The Sowers

- A Novel (1895)

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The Sowers is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman and published in 1895. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Stephen Knight, who is the son of a wealthy businessman. Stephen is sent to South Africa to manage his father's diamond mines, but he soon discovers that the mines are being run by corrupt individuals who are exploiting the African workers.Stephen becomes determined to expose the corruption and help the workers, but he faces many obstacles along the way. He falls in love with a young woman named Joyce, who is also fighting for the rights of the workers, but their relationship is complicated by the social and political tensions of the time.As Stephen continues his battle against corruption, he becomes involved in a dangerous plot to overthrow the British government in South Africa. The novel explores themes of imperialism, racism, and social justice, and is a powerful commentary on the political and social issues of the time.The Sowers is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in South Africa during the late 19th century. It is a timeless classic that continues to be relevant today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and social justice.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165124480
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 402
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 535 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 26. november 2024

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The Sowers is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman and published in 1895. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Stephen Knight, who is the son of a wealthy businessman. Stephen is sent to South Africa to manage his father's diamond mines, but he soon discovers that the mines are being run by corrupt individuals who are exploiting the African workers.Stephen becomes determined to expose the corruption and help the workers, but he faces many obstacles along the way. He falls in love with a young woman named Joyce, who is also fighting for the rights of the workers, but their relationship is complicated by the social and political tensions of the time.As Stephen continues his battle against corruption, he becomes involved in a dangerous plot to overthrow the British government in South Africa. The novel explores themes of imperialism, racism, and social justice, and is a powerful commentary on the political and social issues of the time.The Sowers is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in South Africa during the late 19th century. It is a timeless classic that continues to be relevant today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and social justice.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.

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