Download or read book Kenya Beyond the Marich Pass written by John Russell and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal account of the life of a district officer in the West Pokot District of Rift Valley Province, Kenya in the mid-20th century. Russell describes his daily routine, life in the boma, safaris and the technical work carried out. It features vignettes of the people among whom he lived.
Download or read book The White Spaces of Kenyan Settler Writing written by Terrence L. Craig and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The White Spaces of Kenyan Settler Writing provides an overview of Kenyan literature by white writers in the half-century before Independence in 1964. Such literature has been over-shadowed by that of black writers to the point of critical ostracism. It deserves attention for its own sake, as the expression of a community that hoped for permanence but suffered both disappointment and dispossession. It deserves attention for its articulation of an increasingly desperate colonial and Imperial situation at a time when both were being attacked and abandoned in Africa, as in other colonies elsewhere, and when a counter-discourse was being constructed by writers in Britain as well as in Africa. Kenya was likely the best-known twentieth-century colony, for it attracted publicity for its iconic safaris and its Happy Valley scandals. Yet behind such scenes were settlers who had taken over lands from the native peoples and who were trying to make a future for themselves, based on the labour, willing or forced, of those people. This situation can be seen as a microcosm of one colonial exercise, and can illuminate the historical tensions of such times. The bibliography is an attempt to collect the literary resources of white Kenya in this historically significant period.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Kenya written by Michael Mwenda Kithinji and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenya has a rich and complex history. Due to the vast discoveries of prehistoric archaeological remains, Kenya is one of the few places in the world with the largest and most complete record of human’s cultural development. Furthermore, the country’s strategic location astride the Indian Ocean and the East African littoral attracted numerous foreigners such as the Arabs, Persians, Portuguese, Americans, British, Chinese, French, and Germans. Additionally, immigrants from throughout Africa and beyond have settled in Kenya to escape conflict or political persecution, while others wanted an opportunity to begin a new life. As a result of being a gateway to the world, the country traditionally has been one of the most important business, cultural, diplomatic, and political centers in Africa. Still, Kenya, like many other countries throughout the world, has been plagued by an increasing array of complex economic, political, and social challenges. Historical Dictionary of Kenya, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Kenya.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Kenya written by Richard Trillo and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-03 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Kenya is the essential travel guide to East Africa’s biggest travel destination. The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate companion for coping with cosmopolitan Nairobi; trekking through the northern deserts; going on safari in Samburu, Amboseli or Tsavo national parks and crossing the Great Rift Valley in a four-wheel-drive, inspired by dozens of colour photos. The guide unearths the best safaris, sites, hotels, lodges, camps, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range and offers experienced advice on everything from diving the coral reef to visiting Swahili ruins and flying over the savannah. You'll find specialist coverage of Kenyan history, wildlife, music and literature plus insider tips on visiting Barack Obama’s ancestral village of Kogelo. Explore all corners of Kenya with authoritative background on everything from Indian Ocean beaches to safaris in Maasai Mara and climbing Mount Kenya, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Whether you’re heading on a two-week safari or visiting the country to work be sure to eat, drink and talk like a Kenyan with this must-have guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Kenya.
Download or read book Symbol of Authority written by Anthony Kirk-Greene and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2005-11-25 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Anthony Kirk-Greene, who served as a district officer in Nigeria for over a decade, draws upon personal memoirs, diaries, private and official papers, and his own experience, to paint a vivid picture of the service from his perspective. Symbol of Authority explores the socio-educational status of district officers, their recruitment and training, and what they did in both their work and leisure.
Download or read book African Studies Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book We re from Kenya written by Emma Lynch and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces and describes the daily lives of three children from different parts of Kenya--Nairobi, the small village of Mwea, and the village of Marich Pass.
Download or read book Kenya Past and Present written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kenya written by Richard Trillo and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate guide to East Africa's best-known destination. Features include: a full-colour section introducing Kenya's highlights; practical advice on getting the most out of Kenya, from the well-known safari parks to the little known reserves, and the highlands, lakes and deserts to downtown Nairobi and the Indian Ocean; detailed reviews of accommodation and eating options to suit every taste and budget, including luxury lodges and local restaurants; candid coverage of Kenya's history, politics, culture and environment; and maps and plans for every region.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Kenya written by Robert M. Maxon and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ready reference to the history and culture of this complicated and important African nation. Entries cover the important people, places, events, and culture of the nation. A thorough introduction provides important context for first time students of Kenya, and the bibliography will serve both novice and experienced researchers in good stead.
Download or read book A Handbook of Kenya Colony British East Africa and the Kenya Protectorate protectorate of Zanzibar written by Great Britain. Admiralty and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women in Kenya written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The International Journal of African Historical Studies written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Joint Acquisitions List of Africana written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to Kenya written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book West Africa written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1006 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Highlights Top Secret Adventures written by David Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces Kenya and its people, wildlife, geography, history, language, facts, and figures.
