The Mulberry Forest
The Mulberry Forest by Dalene Matthee, published by Penguin in 1990, is a novel that explores the challenges faced by Italian silkworm farmers in Gouna, located in the Knysna Forest. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around the struggles of these immigrants as they confront harsh winter rains, illness, and disillusionment with the government that has placed them in a difficult situation.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the lives of these farmers as they grapple with the unyielding environment and their fading hopes. Central to the story is Silas Miggel, a forest dweller with ambitious plans, who seeks to help the immigrants return to Italy. The book touches on themes of resilience and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of contemporary challenges.
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Silkworm farmers from Italy were lured to Gouna in the Knysna Forest to establish a silk industry. The only problem was that mulberry trees refused to grow in sticky mud. Disgruntled immigrants had to battle severe winter rains, fever and a lack of understanding. They were becoming increasingly disillusioned with the government dumping them in the wilderness under false pretences. The man coming their rescue was a forest person with an unruly daughter and a head full of plans – the headstrong Silas Miggel. He wanted to get them back on board a ship, heading for Italy …
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