Case Of The Colonists Of The Eastern Frontier Of The Cape Of Good Hope (1879) - Robert Godlonton - Bog

""Case of the Colonists of the Eastern Frontier of the Cape of Good Hope"" is a book written by Robert Godlonton and published in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the struggles faced by the colonists living in the Eastern Frontier of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, during the 19th century.The book provides a historical background of the region, including the arrival of the Dutch settlers in the 17th century and the subsequent conflicts with the indigenous Xhosa people. It also covers the British occupation of the Cape in the early 19th century and the impact it had on the settlers.Godlonton focuses on the challenges faced by the colonists in the Eastern Frontier, including attacks by the Xhosa, cattle theft, and the lack of support from the British government. He argues that the colonists were unfairly treated and neglected by the authorities, and that their grievances were not properly addressed.The book also includes personal accounts from colonists who experienced the hardships firsthand, as well as letters and petitions sent to the government in an attempt to secure better protection and support.Overall, ""Case of the Colonists of the Eastern Frontier of the Cape of Good Hope"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the struggles faced by early settlers in South Africa and their efforts to secure their rights and protect their livelihoods.This scarce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.