Poppy: The Story Of A South African Girl is a novel written by Cynthia Stockley and published in 1910. The story follows the life of Poppy, a young girl growing up in South Africa during the early 20th century. Poppy is a mixed-race child, born to a white father and a black mother, and she struggles to find acceptance in a society that is deeply divided by race.As Poppy grows up, she faces many challenges, including discrimination, poverty, and the loss of loved ones. Despite these difficulties, she remains resilient and determined to create a better life for herself and her family. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who help her on her journey, including a kind-hearted doctor, a wealthy businessman, and a group of activists fighting for racial equality.Throughout the book, Stockley explores themes of race, class, and identity, offering a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of her time. Despite being over a century old, Poppy remains a relevant and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the ongoing struggles for racial justice and equality in South Africa and beyond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.