Henry Woodd Nevinson
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“A Modern Slavery” is a book written by Henry Woodd Nevinson, first published in 1906. The book is an investigative report on the forced labor system in Portuguese Africa, specifically in Angola. Nevinson, a journalist and social reformer, traveled to Angola in 1905 to gather information about the forced labor system that was prevalent there. In the book, Nevinson describes the cruel and inhumane treatment of the African people who were forced...
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“Ladysmith: The Diary of a Siege” is a first-hand account of the 118-day siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The author, Henry Woodd Nevinson, was a British war correspondent who was trapped inside the besieged town along with the civilian population and British soldiers. The book describes the daily struggles of life under siege, including the shortage of food and water, the constant bombardment by Boer artillery, and...
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“The Dawn in Russia” is a travelogue by British journalist Henry Woodd Nevinson, published in 1905. In the book, Nevinson recounts his experiences traveling through Russia during the early 20th century, particularly focusing on the social and political changes occurring in the country. He describes the poverty and harsh conditions endured by peasants and workers, as well as the tensions between different ethnic and religious groups. Nevinson also...