Uit ou Reisbeskrywinge: Dagverhale en ander letterkundige bronne oor die Kaap

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blommaert, W. (Willem), 1886-1934

Contributor:

Gie, S. F. N. (Stefanus François Naudé), 1884-1945.

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Uit ou Reisbeskrywinge: Dagverhale en ander letterkundige bronne oor die Kaap" by Dr. W. Blommaert and Dr. S. F. N. Gie is a historical collection of narratives and excerpts related to South African history, compiled in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide an accessible presentation of historical materials for schools and the general reading public, focusing particularly on the early encounters between Europeans and the indigenous populations of the region. The opening portion of this work includes a preface that outlines the purpose of the collection, emphasizing its importance for education and the cultural historical value of the included texts. It explains how the original writings capture the essence of bygone eras, offering truly significant accounts from early South African history, ranging from expeditions to significant events involving Portuguese explorers and indigenous peoples. The initial excerpts include tales of notable figures, such as Francisco d'Almeida, and describe pivotal incidents, including shipwrecks and encounters with local tribes, aiming to highlight the drama and human struggle inherent in these historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-11-15