HOME LIFE ON AN OSTRICH FARM. By Annie Martin.
(1890) 1892 3rd edition. Ppvi,288,viii[ads]. B/w photographs plates and illustrations. Pictorial green cloth.
This is Annie Martin's account of her and her husband's career as ostrich farmers in South Africa. Much material on ostrich farming itself, many anecdotes of the family's life, as well as extensive observations of plants and wildlife, and local society. Includes a whole chapter on meerkats as pets. Chapters include: Port Elizabeth and Walmer; Some of our pets; Plants of the Karroo; Our little home; Climate of the Karroo; Ostriches; Ostriches (continued); Meerkats; Bobby; Our servants; How we fared; Karroo beasts, birds and reptiles; Our neighbours; Good-bye.
This is Annie Martin's account of her and her husband's career as ostrich farmers in South Africa. Much material on ostrich farming itself, many anecdotes of the family's life, as well as extensive observations of plants and wildlife, and local society. Includes a whole chapter on meerkats as pets. Chapters include: Port Elizabeth and Walmer; Some of our pets; Plants of the Karroo; Our little home; Climate of the Karroo; Ostriches; Ostriches (continued); Meerkats; Bobby; Our servants; How we fared; Karroo beasts, birds and reptiles; Our neighbours; Good-bye.
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31110
| Author | Martin (Annie). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 31110 |
| ISBN | B000885TZ0. |
| Book Description | Cup ring to cloth, hinges tender, slight browning. Good. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1892 |
| Publisher | George Philip and Son. |
| Place | London and Liverpool. |