Description
White Man’s Country: Lord Delamere and the Making of Kenya by Elspeth Huxley is a seminal two-volume biography that explores the life of Lord Delamere, a pivotal figure in the establishment of British settler society in Kenya during the early 20th century.
📘 Overview
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Author: Elspeth Huxley
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Volumes:
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Volume 1: 1870–1914
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Volume 2: 1914–1931
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First Published: 1935
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Second Edition: 1970, with a new preface
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Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Huxley, drawing from extensive research and firsthand accounts, delves into Lord Delamere’s life, his ventures in Kenya, and the broader implications of British colonialism in East Africa. The biography provides insights into the challenges and transformations faced by the settler community and their interactions with the indigenous populations.
