Presented in a beautifully designed, full-colour format, this highly-illustrated account draws on previously unpublished archival material consisting of the women's diaries, albums, postcards, photographs and letters. With a forward by eminent historian Sandra Coney, Teachers for South Africa introduces us to suffrage women embarking on life-changing adventures. Using their personal accounts, Ellen Ellis chronicles their lives, from experiences teaching in New Zealand's pioneer towns to rollicking adventures on the veld, showing that they were ahead of their time, representatives of the 'New Woman' and the future. This engaging story has broad appeal and will resonate with the large audience for New Zealand social history, war experiences, women's history, armchair travel, education history and community heritage.