Letters From The Cape

""Letters From The Cape"" is a collection of letters written by Lady Duff Gordon during her stay in Cape Town, South Africa, from 1856 to 1858. Lady Duff Gordon was a British aristocrat, writer, and translator who traveled to Cape Town with her husband, who was appointed as the governor of the Cape Colony. In her letters, Lady Duff Gordon provides a vivid and detailed account of her experiences in Cape Town, including her interactions with the local people, her observations of the natural surroundings, and her thoughts on the political and social issues of the time. The book offers a unique perspective on life in South Africa during the mid-19th century and provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs of a British aristocrat living in a colonial setting. Overall, ""Letters From The Cape"" is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the life and times of Lady Duff Gordon and the world in which she lived.""But now the glorious African summer is come, and I believe this is the weather of Paradise. I got up at four this morning, when the Dutchmen who had slept here were starting in their carts and waggons. It was quite light; but the moon shone brilliantly still, and had put on a bright rose-coloured veil, borrowed from the rising sun on the opposite horizon.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.