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 (1887) is a historical book written by Hendrik Carel Vos Leibbrandt. The book takes readers on a journey through the archives of the Cape Colony of South Africa during the late 17th century. It covers a period of twelve years, from 1688 to 1700, and provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic conditions during that time. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific topic such as the arrival of the Huguenots, the establishment of the Dutch East India Company, and the early years of the Cape Colony. The author has used primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide an accurate and comprehensive account of the period. The book is an excellent resource for historians, researchers, and students interested in the history of South Africa and the Cape Colony.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.