Rambles Through the Archives of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, 1688-1700 (1887)

Rambles Through The Archives Of The Colony Of The Cape Of Good Hope, 1688-1700 is a historical non-fiction book written by Hendrik Carel Vos Leibbrandt and published in 1887. The book offers a detailed account of the early years of the Cape Colony in South Africa, specifically between the years 1688 and 1700, as recorded in the archives of the colony. Leibbrandt provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, social, and economic developments that occurred during this period, including the arrival of French Huguenots, the establishment of the Dutch East India Company, and the conflicts between the colonists and the indigenous Khoikhoi people. The author also offers insights into the daily lives of the colonists, including their customs, beliefs, and interactions with each other and the native population. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa, colonialism, and the interactions between different cultures.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.