Letters From The Cape

By Lucie Duff-Gordon

Book Overview

Letters From The Cape is a collection of letters written by Lady Duff Gordon, a British writer and traveler, during her time in Cape Town, South Africa in the mid-19th century. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into life in colonial South Africa, as Lady Duff Gordon writes about her experiences with the local people, the landscape, and the social customs of the time. She also shares her observations on the political situation in the region, including the tensions between the British and the Dutch settlers. The letters are written in a lively and engaging style, and provide a unique perspective on a fascinating period in South African history. Overall, Letters From The Cape is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South Africa, or in the life and work of Lady Duff Gordon.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162670649
• ISBN13: 9781162670645
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"