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African Queen
Book • 2017
Published in 1935, 'The African Queen' is set in German East Africa during World War I. The story revolves around Rose Sayer, a 33-year-old English woman, and Charlie Allnutt, a Cockney mechanic and skipper of the steam-powered launch 'African Queen'.
After Rose's missionary brother dies, she and Charlie concoct a plan to avenge his death by attacking the German ship 'Königin Luise' on Lake Wittelsbach.
The novel is a character-driven adventure that explores their journey through treacherous rivers, their developing relationship, and their ultimate mission.
The book is notable for its portrayal of Rose's transformation from a repressed spinster to a determined and independent woman.
After Rose's missionary brother dies, she and Charlie concoct a plan to avenge his death by attacking the German ship 'Königin Luise' on Lake Wittelsbach.
The novel is a character-driven adventure that explores their journey through treacherous rivers, their developing relationship, and their ultimate mission.
The book is notable for its portrayal of Rose's transformation from a repressed spinster to a determined and independent woman.
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The Marrow of Nature: A Case for Wetlands
