This poetic and subtle novel, first published in 1926, deals with the eternal human problems of guilt and remorse, of love and sorrow.

It explores the simplicity of the lonely life in an isolated Boer community among the stark Karoo mountains.

'A story of great beauty and told with simplicity and tenderness that makes it linger in the memory. It is a notable contribution to the literature of the day.' Morning Post

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

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'A story of great beauty and told with simplicity and tenderness that makes it linger in the memory. It is a notable contribution to the literature of the day.' Morning Post

This practical guide, written by a chief examiner, gives you the tools and planning techniques for making light work of assignments, essays, reports and dissertations. It covers: - Thoroughly understanding the title, question or brief - Choosing the right format for your assignment - Producing an outline plan, researching and taking notes - Drafting the structure and improving your style - Presenting the final assignment Examples and mini case studies show the difference between good and bad practice. - Self-evaluation exercises ensure you stay on the right track. Contents: List of Illustrations; Preface; 1. What is an assignment?; 2. Making the right start; 3. Analysing the title question or brief; 4. How to plan and take notes; 5. Drafting the structure; 6. Improving your style; 7. Presenting your final assignment; 8. Improving through reflection; 9. Where are you now?; Glosssary; Further reading; Index.