A Winter Tour in South Africa by Frederick Young
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| Author | Young, Frederick, 1817-1913 |
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| Title | A Winter Tour in South Africa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Taavi Kalju, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net/) |
| Summary | "A Winter Tour in South Africa" by Sir Frederick Young is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Young's extensive journey through South Africa, documenting his observations and experiences while traversing significant distances across land and sea. The narrative seeks to shed light on the state's development, the rich natural resources of the region, and the various cultures and communities that Young encounters throughout his travels. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's motivations and the context of his journey. Young emphasizes the need for continuous documentation of South Africa's rapid growth and the changing political climate, highlighting his dedication to accurately recording his experiences. He discusses the initial leg of his voyage from Southampton to Cape Town, detailing the pleasant experiences aboard the ship and the warm welcome he receives upon arrival. His first views of Cape Town, particularly on a festive occasion, underscore the vibrant culture and loyalty of the city's inhabitants. Young's writings offer insights into both the landscape and the sociopolitical dynamics of the time, setting the stage for the detailed observations he will share throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | South Africa -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16399 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 169 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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