Hottentot Venus – The Story of Saartjie Baartman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clarke, Monica.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Short stories--Fiction.

Survival--Fiction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (112 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Austin Macauley Publishers, 2023.

Summary:

Step into the captivating life of Saartjie Baartman, an ordinary and curious 18-year-old whose dreams led her from the familiar shores of Cape Town to the distant lands of England and Paris. Little did she know that her voyage would take a tragic turn, transforming her life into a harrowing tale of exploitation and dehumanization.In this powerful biography, Saartjie's true story is finally given a voice, allowing her to recount her experiences firsthand. From the initial promise of work as a nursery maid to the shocking reality of being displayed as an object of desire in London and Paris, her journey is one of heartbreak, resilience, and survival.As you delve into Saartjie's own words, you will bear witness to the fear and anguish of a displaced soul in foreign lands. Her poignant narrative sheds light on the struggles faced by countless individuals torn from their homelands, forced to navigate the trials of being foreign nationals in strange and unwelcoming territories.Supported by meticulous research and accurate references, this book also draws a striking parallel to the present day, where the erosion of human rights continues to fuel the alarming rise of human trafficking and bonded labor. Saartjie's story serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring fight for justice and equality, resonating even more powerfully in a world that grapples with these same issues two centuries later.Hottentot Venus is a tribute to a remarkable woman who suffered the indignities of exploitation, but whose legacy fuels the ongoing struggle for dignity and human rights. Her voice, once silenced, now echoes through these pages, urging us to confront our past, understand our present, and forge a more compassionate future.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

About the Author

Dedication

Copyright Information ©

Acknowledgement

Introduction

Prologue

Portsmouth, England

Shall I or Shall I Not?

The Exhibition

Nature Mother

The English People

Zachary Macaulay

Lies, Lies, Lies

Questions, Questions, Questions

Final Departure

Paris

On Becoming a Woman

!Habab

Rain

Tata Is Dead

Pieter Cezars

Cape Town

Paddy

Paddy Leaves

Destiny

Birth

The Husband

Themba

Grief

Epilogue

Tribute to a Grandmother

Who were the KhoiKhoi?

Further Reading

Endnotes.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-03-581804-3

OCLC:

1419064515