Every Day Life on a Ceylon Cocoa Estate
In her book, Mary E. Steuart takes readers on a journey to a Ceylon cocoa estate, where she lived and worked for several years. Through her vivid descriptions, readers get a glimpse into the everyday life of the estate workers and their families. Steuart describes the work of the estate, from the planting and harvesting of the cocoa beans to the processing and packaging of the finished product. She also provides an intimate look at the lives of the estate workers, from their daily routines to their relationships with each other and with their employers. In addition, Steuart shares her own experiences of living and working on the estate, including her interactions with the local people and her observations of the changing landscape. By the end of the book, readers will have a better understanding of the unique culture and lifestyle of the Ceylon cocoa estate.
By Mary E. Steuart · First published 1905 · Genre: Non-Fiction, History, Memoir · 19 chapters · 56,398 words
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I was always fond of seeing new countries, so when I received a pressing invitation from my son to spend the winter with him in Ceylon, I quickly made up my mind to accept, and took my passage in the Bibby Liner "Cheshire, " only too glad to escape the damp and cold of an English winter. I sailed from the Mersey one murky November morning, but quickly emerged into sunshine, and after an exceptionally fine voyage with the pleasantest of company, arrived in Colombo early in December, where I was met by my son.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Mary E. Steuart
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, History, Memoir, Travel Writing
- Length: 56,398 words
- Structure: 19 chapters, 407 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Non-Fiction — This book is a factual account of life on a Ceylon Cocoa Estate, written by Mary E. Steuart.
- History — This book provides an historical account of life on a Ceylon Cocoa Estate.
- Memoir — This book is written in a personal style, providing an account of the author's experiences on a Ceylon Cocoa Estate.
- Travel Writing — This book provides a detailed account of the author's travels to a Ceylon Cocoa Estate.
Tags
Ceylon · cocoa · estate · agriculture · daily life · plantation · Sri Lanka · historical · nature · culture · economy · labor
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- Chapter 1: Preface
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVIII