The Flame Trees of Thika : Memories of an African Childhood by Elspeth Huxley

The Flame Trees of Thika : Memories of an African Childhood By Elspeth Huxley This memoir recounts Huxley's childhood spent on a coffee plantation in Kenya during the early 20th century, offering a vivid portrait of colonial life and the challenges faced by pioneering settlers among the Kikuyu people. The book details the struggles of building a home, adapting to the harsh climate and wildlife, and learning about the local customs of the Kikuyu and Maasai people. The Flame Trees of Thika was later adapted into a Mobil Masterpiece Theatre presentation. Pages: 288 Published 1986 Publisher Penguin Publishing Group 9.5 oz. ISBN 9780140017151 Previously Owned Good Condition Front cover binding loose, cover has some wear. All pages included. Book-