Precis Of The Archives Of The Cape Of Good Hope V6: December 1651 To December 1653, Riebeeck's Journal (1897)

By Jan van Riebeeck and H. C. V. Leibrandt

Book Overview

Precis Of The Archives Of The Cape Of Good Hope V6: December 1651 To December 1653, Riebeeck�������s Journal (1897) is a historical book that contains a summary of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope during the period of December 1651 to December 1653. The book is written by Jan Van Riebeeck, who was the first Dutch colonial administrator of Cape Town. The book is a compilation of Riebeeck's journal entries during his time as the commander of the Dutch East India Company's settlement at the Cape of Good Hope. It provides a detailed account of the daily life, struggles, and challenges faced by the Dutch settlers as they established their colony in South Africa. The journal entries cover various topics, including the arrival of ships from the Netherlands, trade negotiations with local tribes, conflicts with the indigenous Khoikhoi people, and the establishment of farms and settlements. The book also includes information on the flora and fauna of the region, as well as descriptions of the local geography and weather patterns. Overall, Precis Of The Archives Of The Cape Of Good Hope V6: December 1651 To December 1653, Riebeeck�������s Journal (1897) is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the early colonial history of South Africa. It provides a unique insight into the experiences and perspectives of the first Dutch settlers in the region, and sheds light on the complex interactions between different cultures during this period.Precis Of The Archives Of The Cape Of Good Hope V6: January 1656 To December 1658, Riebeeck�������s Journal. Precis Of The Archives Of The Cape Of Good Hope V7: January 1659 To May 1662, Riebeeck�������s Journal.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: 1167246993
• ISBN13: 9781167246999
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"