{"product_id":"sanders-of-the-river-paperback","title":"Sanders of the River - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdgar Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs a symbol of the British crown, Commissioner Sanders governs the affairs of Colonial Nigeria, and becomes the target of both internal and external threats. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSanders of the River\u003c\/i\u003e is one of Edgar Wallace's earliest successes focusing on the colonial experience and West African life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistrict Commissioner Sanders struggles to maintain peace and prosperity within Colonial Nigeria. As a British ruler, he must manage the crown's expectations as well as the interests of the Nigerian people. Sanders attempt at fair and just authority is often challenged by skeptic natives and outside forces. At his most vulnerable, he faces a political upheaval that may push the colony to the brink of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSanders of the River\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates the tumultuous relationship between the British Empire and its African colonies. While some locals are intrigued by Commissioner Sanders, others are weary of his true intentions. He represents Western ideals which have historically sewn discord within the tribal communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Influenced by Wallace's own travels, \u003ci\u003eSanders of the River\u003c\/i\u003e explores imperialism from both a foreign and domestic perspective. This popular tale spawned multiple sequels including \u003ci\u003eThe People of the River\u003c\/i\u003e (1911) and \u003ci\u003eThe River of Stars \u003c\/i\u003e (1913). The initial story was also adapted for film in 1935 and went on to become a critical and commercial success. \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eSanders of the River\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommissioner Sanders is the British representative of Colonial Nigeria who attempts to manage political and cultural conflicts, while also upholding the livelihood of its people. \u003ci\u003eSanders of the River\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eEdgar Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e, was originally published in 1911 and is the first entry in the beloved \u003ci\u003eSanders of the River\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45610814111788,"sku":"9781513266374","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/sanders-of-the-river-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}