Letters from the Cape by Lady Lucie Duff Gordon
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| Author | Duff Gordon, Lucie, Lady, 1821-1869 |
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| Title | Letters from the Cape |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1921 Humphrey Milford edition by David Price. Second proof by Margaret Price |
| Summary | "Letters from the Cape" by Lady Lucie Duff Gordon is a collection of personal letters written in the mid-19th century, detailing the author's experiences and observations during her time in South Africa. The correspondence offers a unique glimpse into the social dynamics and cultural interactions of the period, reflecting Duff Gordon's keen insights and engaging narrative style. Through her letters, she explores her connections with the diverse communities she encounters, including the Dutch, Malay, and indigenous peoples. At the start of the work, the editor's foreword sets the stage for Lady Duff Gordon's journey to the Cape in search of health. The opening letters chronicle her voyage, beginning with challenging conditions at sea, and transition into her early impressions of life in South Africa. She provides vivid descriptions of her interactions with fellow travelers, the crew of her ship, and her first experiences onshore, particularly her observations of the characters and settings in Caledon and Simon’s Bay. Through her observations, Duff Gordon conveys her thoughts on cultural attitudes, human relationships, and the beauty of the landscapes surrounding her, giving readers a rich and intimate perspective on her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 886 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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