A Colonial ReformerVol. I (Edition1), Rolf Boldrewood (9789371464222) — Readings Books

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A Colonial ReformerVol. I (Edition1)
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A Colonial ReformerVol. I (Edition1)

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A colonial reformer Vol. I begins with a young man departing from his ancestral estate, driven by a vision to improve life in a distant colony. Determined to shape a just society, he sees himself as a principled reformer ready to uplift those he encounters. Aboard a clipper ship, he engages with travelers whose views challenge his expectations and reveal the layered social dynamics he will face. Conversations prompt early doubts about the simplicity of his mission. When he arrives in the colony, the familiar tone of the city complicates his belief in a stark contrast between old and new worlds. Confronted with practical challenges, he soon finds that ideals alone cannot reshape entrenched systems. His resolve begins to evolve as the difficulties of daily life and resistance to change temper his approach. The narrative presents his inner struggle between maintaining his convictions and adapting to realities that defy easy reform. His journey becomes one of learning, humility, and persistence, as he searches for purpose in a land that mirrors more of his home than he had imagined.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
1 June 2025
Pages
172
ISBN
9789371464222

A colonial reformer Vol. I begins with a young man departing from his ancestral estate, driven by a vision to improve life in a distant colony. Determined to shape a just society, he sees himself as a principled reformer ready to uplift those he encounters. Aboard a clipper ship, he engages with travelers whose views challenge his expectations and reveal the layered social dynamics he will face. Conversations prompt early doubts about the simplicity of his mission. When he arrives in the colony, the familiar tone of the city complicates his belief in a stark contrast between old and new worlds. Confronted with practical challenges, he soon finds that ideals alone cannot reshape entrenched systems. His resolve begins to evolve as the difficulties of daily life and resistance to change temper his approach. The narrative presents his inner struggle between maintaining his convictions and adapting to realities that defy easy reform. His journey becomes one of learning, humility, and persistence, as he searches for purpose in a land that mirrors more of his home than he had imagined.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
1 June 2025
Pages
172
ISBN
9789371464222