9781330339824 - History of the Emigrant Boers in South Africa: or the Wanderings and Wars of the Emigrant Farmers from Their Leaving the Cape Colony to the Acknowledgment of Their ... (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the history of the Boer emigrants who left the Cape Colony in the mid-1800s, establishing two independent republics in the interior of South Africa. The author draws on original archival documents such as letters and correspondence to provide an unparalleled view of motivations, events, and consequences of the Great Trek. The book is meticulously researched and gives ample space to the viewpoints of both the British administration and the Boer emigrants. In addition to the historical value, the book also provides insights into the social, economic, and political dynamics of the time. Not only is this book an important resource for understanding the history of South Africa, but it is also a fascinating narrative that showcases the complexity of human nature in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.