A White Woman in a Black Man’s Country: Three Thousand Miles Up the Nile to Rejaf
Nettie Fowler Dietz
336 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 1428663479
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Language: English
Publish: July 25, 2006
“”A White Woman In A Black Man’s Three Thousand Miles Up The Nile To Rejaf”” is a memoir written by Nettie Fowler Dietz, an American woman who traveled to Sudan in the early 20th century. The book chronicles her journey up the Nile River, through the heart of Africa, to the remote town of Rejaf. Dietz’s account offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the local people she encountered, as well as the challenges she faced as a white woman in a predominantly black society. She describes the beauty and danger of the landscape, the customs and beliefs of the people, and her own personal struggles as a foreigner in a strange land. Through her vivid and engaging writing, Dietz provides a unique perspective on a time and place that is now largely forgotten. “”A White Woman In A Black Man’s Country”” is a fascinating and inspiring story of adventure, courage, and cultural exchange.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.