The Cape Of Adventure: Strange And Notable Discoveries, Perils, Shipwrecks, Battles Upon Sea And Land

By Ian Duncan Colvin

Book Overview

The Cape Of Adventure: Strange And Notable Discoveries, Perils, Shipwrecks, Battles Upon Sea And Land is a book written by Ian D. Colvin. The book is a collection of stories that recount the adventures, perils, shipwrecks, battles, and discoveries that have taken place in and around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The stories are drawn from historical records and first-hand accounts of explorers, adventurers, sailors, and soldiers who have braved the treacherous waters and rugged terrain of the Cape. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the exploits of Portuguese explorers, the battles between the Dutch and the British for control of the Cape, the shipwrecks that have occurred along the coast, and the discovery of diamonds and other precious minerals in the region. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the flora and fauna of the Cape, as well as the customs and traditions of the indigenous people who have lived there for centuries. Overall, The Cape Of Adventure is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of South Africa, as well as those who enjoy tales of adventure and exploration.1912. Being strange and notable discoveries, perils, shipwrecks, battles upon sea and land, with pleasant and interesting observations upon the country and the natives of the Cape of Good Hope extracted from the writings of the early travelers, with numerous illustrations. From the Introduction: My book-if I can call it my book, when it is all composed by hands long dead-is the result of desultory reading, chiefly in those old volumes to which Leibbrandt so lovingly introduced me. I might call it a hortus siccus, by no means scientific or complete, a collection of specimens culled almost at haphazard from the neglected classics of the Cape of Good Hope. I know that the few who are familiar with these books will complain of many omissions; but my answer is first, that I could not give everything, even if there were a dozen volumes to fill; and second, that my design was merely to offer the reader a few samples, not long nor even representative of all the old writers, but showing the quality of the best, so as to tempt him perhaps into reading them for himself.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162796642
• ISBN13: 9781162796642
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"