Natal, the Land and Its Story: A Geography and History (1899)

By Robert Russell

Book Overview

Natal, The Land And Its Story: A Geography And History is a book written by Robert Russell in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive description of the region of Natal, located in South Africa, covering its geography and history. The author has divided the book into two parts, the first part deals with the geography of Natal, including its topography, climate, flora, and fauna. The second part of the book covers the history of Natal, including the arrival of the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the British. The author also describes the wars fought in Natal, including the Anglo-Zulu War and the Boer War. The book provides a detailed account of the various tribes that lived in Natal, including the Zulus, Swazis, and the Xhosas. The author also describes the impact of colonization on the region, including the establishment of cities, the introduction of new crops, and the development of infrastructure. Overall, Natal, The Land And Its Story: A Geography And History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of South Africa.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: 116560518X
• ISBN13: 9781165605187
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"