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The Cape and the Kaffirs

The Cape and the Kaffirs

by Mrs. Ward

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Author
Ward, Mrs., 1808-1873
Title
The Cape and the Kaffirs: A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Language
English
LoC Class
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Subject
South Africa -- History -- Frontier Wars, 1811-1878
Category
Text
eBook-No.
35308
Project Gutenberg
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35308
Release Date
February 17, 2011
Copyright
Public domain in the USA.

Contents

  1. 1.Untitled
  2. 2."A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland" — Dedication. — Prologue. — Part 1, Chapter I. — British Possessions in Southern Africa. — Part 1, Chapter II. — Information for Emigrants. — Part 1, Chapter III. — History of the Cape Colony. — Part 1, Chapter IV. — The Kaffirs and the Aborigines. — Part 1, Chapter V. — The Kaffirs—their Superstitions. — Part 2, Chapter I. — Five Years in Kaffirland—The Voyage Out. — Part 2, Chapter II. — March to Graham’s Town. — Part 2, Chapter III. — Sojourn at Fort Peddie. — Part 2, Chapter IV. — A “Commando.” — Part 2, Chapter V. — Beginning of the Kaffir War. — Part 2, Chapter VI. — State of Graham’s Town. — Part 2, Chapter VII. — Action with the Kaffirs—Flag of Truce from the Enemy. — Part 2, Chapter VIII. — Expedition across the Kei. — Part 2, Chapter IX. — Extracts from Journal. — Part 2, Chapter X. — Deceitful Overtures from the Enemy. — Part 2, Chapter XI. — Appointment of Sir Henry Pottinger. — Part 2, Chapter XII. — Sufferings of the Settlers. — Part 2, Chapter XIII. — The Registration System. — Part 2, Chapter XIV. — Opening of the Second Campaign. — Part 2, Chapter XV. — Capabilities of the Colony. — Part 2, Chapter XVI. — Surrender of Sandilla. — Part 2, Chapter XVII. — Prospects of Peace. — Part 2, Chapter XVIII. — Ride in the Winterberg. — Part 2, Chapter XIX. — Arrival of Sir Harry Smith. — Part 2, Chapter XX. — Conclusion. — Appendix. — Deaths of Five British Officers at the Kei. — Testimonial to Colonel Somerset. — The End.

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