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Author Holub, Emil, 1847-1902
Translator Frewer, Ellen E. (Ellen Elizabeth), 1848-1940
Title Seven years in South Africa, volume 1 (of 2) : travels, researches, and hunting adventures, between the diamond fields and the Zambesi (1872-79)
Original Publication United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1881.
Note Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Peter Becker, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Seven Years in South Africa: Travels, Researches, and Hunting Adventures, Between the Diamond-Fields and the Zambesi" by Dr. Emil Holub is a travelogue and scientific exploration written in the late 19th century. The narrative captures Holub's extensive journeys across South Africa, weaving together his experiences as a traveler, researcher, and physician while exploring the region's natural history and the burgeoning diamond industry. It provides insights into the cultural dynamics, fauna, and flora encountered during his adventures. The opening of the work presents Holub’s excitement as he arrives in South Africa after a long and arduous voyage. He describes the relief and thrill that comes with sighting Table Mountain, a significant landmark before reaching Cape Town. The narrative reflects his eagerness to engage in scientific research amidst the vibrant backdrop of South African society, including his initial experiences in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, where he encounters a diverse population and the challenges of daily life in a new land. Holub's reflections foreshadow the blend of adventure, discovery, and hardship that will characterize his seven-year sojourn in South Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Subject South Africa -- Description and travel
Subject Hunting -- South Africa
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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