Out of Africa

Out of Africa
ISBN-10
0679600213
ISBN-13
9780679600213
Series
Out of Africa
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
399
Language
English
Published
1992
Publisher
Modern Library 100 Best Nonfic
Author
Isak Dinesen

Description

In describing her experiences managing a coffee plantation in Kenya, the author provides insight into the nature of African life

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