Imitation Whiteman

Author/creator Yenika, Vivian Sihshu Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBamenda : Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group East Lansing : Michigan State University Press [Distributor]
Description182 p. 08.000 x 05.000 in.
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Summary Annotation This intriguing novel chronicles one migrant worker's experiences on a colonial plantation in West Africa. Martin Tebi cannot wait to board a truck to the south where he hopes to become a pioneer at a newly established oil palm plantation. Once he arrives, he realizes that becoming a 'Big man' in a new environment would not be as easy as he had thought. Set in the South West Region of Cameroon near the Bakassi region, this captivating story told in an authentic voice that fuses Pidgin and Standard English would keep readers spellbound as they follow Martin through his many struggles to become the first African manager. The experiences of Martin Tebi would resonate with economically displaced people in any part of the world.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9789956558803
ISBN995655880X (Other) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9789956558803
Stock number01470237

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