Uit ou Reisbeskrywinge: Dagverhale en ander letterkundige bronne oor die Kaap
"Uit ou Reisbeskrywinge: Dagverhale en ander letterkundige bronne oor die Kaap" by Dr. W. Blommaert and Dr. S. F. N. Gie is a historical collection of narratives and excerpts related to South African history, compiled in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide an accessible presentation of historical materials for schools and the general reading public, focusing particularly on the early encounters between Europeans and the indigenous populations of theregion. The opening portion of this work includes a preface that outlines the purpose of the collection, emphasizing its importance for education and the cultural historical value of the included texts. It explains how the original writings capture the essence of bygone eras, offering truly significant accounts from early South African history, ranging from expeditions to significant events involving Portuguese explorers and indigenous peoples. The initial excerpts include tales of notable figures, such as Francisco d'Almeida, and describe pivotal incidents, including shipwrecks and encounters with local tribes, aiming to highlight the drama and human struggle inherent in these historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blommaert, W. (Willem), 1886-1934 |
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| Author | Gie, S. F. N. (Stefanus François Naudé), 1884-1945 |
| Title | Uit ou Reisbeskrywinge: Dagverhale en ander letterkundige bronne oor die Kaap |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- History -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66742 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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