Walks And Sketches At The Cape Of Good Hope

Walks And Sketches At The Cape Of Good Hope To Which Is Subjoined, A Journey From Cape Town To Blettenberg's Bay (1805)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""Walks and Sketches at the Cape of Good Hope"" is a travelogue written by Robert Semple in 1805. The book describes the author's experiences during his travels in the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Semple provides detailed accounts of his walks and hikes in the region, including descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna. He also includes sketches and illustrations of the places he visited, adding visual interest to the text. In addition to his walks, Semple also provides an account of his journey from Cape Town to Blettenberg's Bay, detailing the towns and settlements he passed through along the way. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the Cape of Good Hope during the early 19th century and provides valuable insights into the natural and cultural history of the region.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120342683
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 202
Weight: 276g
Height: 151mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 10mm