The Portuguese In South Africa With A Description Of The Native Races Between The River Zambesi And The Cape Of Good Hope During The Sixteenth Century (1896)

The book ""The Portuguese In South Africa: With A Description Of The Native Races Between The River Zambesi And The Cape Of Good Hope During The Sixteenth Century"" was written by George McCall Theal in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Portuguese presence in South Africa during the 16th century and their interactions with the native races in the region. The book covers a range of topics, including the Portuguese exploration of the African coast, their establishment of trading posts and settlements, their interactions with the local tribes, and their efforts to convert the indigenous people to Christianity. Theal also provides detailed descriptions of the various native tribes in the region, including their customs, beliefs, and social structures.Throughout the book, Theal draws on a range of historical sources, including Portuguese journals, letters, and official reports, as well as accounts from other European explorers and missionaries. The book is highly detailed and provides a rich and nuanced picture of the complex interactions between the Portuguese and the native peoples of South Africa during the 16th century.Overall, ""The Portuguese In South Africa"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa or the early European exploration of the African continent.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.