Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Trek is a historical non-fiction book written by Owen Cochran Coy. The book chronicles the events of the Great Trek, a mass migration of Boers (Dutch-speaking South Africans) from the Cape Colony to the interior of South Africa between 1835 and 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the factors that led to the Great Trek, including the British annexation of the Cape Colony, the abolition of slavery, and the clashes between the Boers and the Xhosa people. It also explores the various routes taken by the Boers during the trek, their encounters with indigenous peoples, and the establishment of the Boer republics of Natalia, Transvaal, and Orange Free State.Coy's writing is rich in detail and provides a vivid picture of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the Boers during the Great Trek. He also delves into the political and social implications of the trek, including the impact on race relations in South Africa and the eventual conflicts between the Boers and the British.Overall, The Great Trek is a comprehensive and informative account of a significant period in South African history, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the complex factors that shaped the country's past and present.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
