Out of Africa
- ISBN-10
- 0712610162
- ISBN-13
- 9780712610162
- Series
- Out of Africa
- Category
- Authors, Danish
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1985
- Authors
- Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen
Description
From the moment Karen Blixen arrived in Kenya in 1914 to manage a coffee plantation, her heart belonged to Africa. Drawn to the intense colours and ravishing landscapes, Karen Blixen spent her happiest years on the farm. This book presents her experiences and friendships with the people around her.
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