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Title: The Cape and the Kaffirs: A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Cape and the Kaffirs: A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland" by Harriet Ward is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the author's personal experiences and observations during her time in Southern Africa, particularly within the British colonies and their interactions with the native populations known as the Kaffirs and the Fingoes. The author aims to provide insights into the land, its resources, and the opportunities for emigrants looking to settle in the region, while addressing the complexities of colonial life during this period. At the start of the text, Ward establishes her connections to notable figures such as Colonel Somerset and outlines her motivations for writing the diary. She reflects on the landscape and demographic details of Southern Africa, including a description of its climatic diversity, agricultural potential, and the social dynamics between the European settlers and indigenous groups. The narrative sets the stage for exploring the region's historical context and the implications of British colonization, highlighting the disparities in cultural understanding and the challenges faced by both colonizers and the native peoples they encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ward, Mrs., 1808-1873
EBook No.: 35308
Published: Feb 17, 2011
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: South Africa -- History -- Frontier Wars, 1811-1878
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cape and the Kaffirs: A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Cape and the Kaffirs: A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland" by Harriet Ward is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the author's personal experiences and observations during her time in Southern Africa, particularly within the British colonies and their interactions with the native populations known as the Kaffirs and the Fingoes. The author aims to provide insights into the land, its resources, and the opportunities for emigrants looking to settle in the region, while addressing the complexities of colonial life during this period. At the start of the text, Ward establishes her connections to notable figures such as Colonel Somerset and outlines her motivations for writing the diary. She reflects on the landscape and demographic details of Southern Africa, including a description of its climatic diversity, agricultural potential, and the social dynamics between the European settlers and indigenous groups. The narrative sets the stage for exploring the region's historical context and the implications of British colonization, highlighting the disparities in cultural understanding and the challenges faced by both colonizers and the native peoples they encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ward, Mrs., 1808-1873
EBook No.: 35308
Published: Feb 17, 2011
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: South Africa -- History -- Frontier Wars, 1811-1878
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.