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100 1 _aYoung, Frederick,
_d1817-1913
245 1 2 _aA Winter Tour in South Africa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-30
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Taavi Kalju, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)
520 _a"A Winter Tour in South Africa" by Sir Frederick Young is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Young's extensive journey through South Africa, documenting his observations and experiences while traversing significant distances across land and sea. The narrative seeks to shed light on the state's development, the rich natural resources of the region, and the various cultures and communities that Young encounters throughout his travels. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's motivations and the context of his journey. Young emphasizes the need for continuous documentation of South Africa's rapid growth and the changing political climate, highlighting his dedication to accurately recording his experiences. He discusses the initial leg of his voyage from Southampton to Cape Town, detailing the pleasant experiences aboard the ship and the warm welcome he receives upon arrival. His first views of Cape Town, particularly on a festive occasion, underscore the vibrant culture and loyalty of the city's inhabitants. Young's writings offer insights into both the landscape and the sociopolitical dynamics of the time, setting the stage for the detailed observations he will share throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth Africa -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16399
999 _c57787
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