A New and Comprehensive System of Modern Geography, Mathematical, Physical, Political, and Commercial, Vol. 2 of 2: Comprising a Perspicuous Delineation of the Present State of the Globe, With Its Inh - Hardcover

Thomas Myers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266750796 ISBN 13: 9780266750796

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid look at Africa’s southern coast and its people, from a classic geography volume.

This edition surveys the Caffraria region and its interior tribes, offering detailed observations on daily life, dress, tools, and social customs. It presents historical context that shaped how readers of the era understood Africa, its landscapes, and its diverse communities.

In these pages, you’ll encounter descriptions of the Caffres’ clothing, housing, and crafts; how they gather food, raise cattle, and cultivate crops; and the roles of men and women in their society. The extract also discusses hunting methods, ceremonial practices, and beliefs, including customs around marriage, kinship, and rites. Readings emphasize how trade, exploration, and missionary activity intersect with local life and geography.

• A close look at clothing, adornments, and everyday gear in a pastoral society
• Insights into cattle culture, food, farming, and hunting techniques
• Details on family structure, marriage, ceremonies, and social roles
• Context on exploration, commerce, and the spread of knowledge in the region

Ideal for readers of historical geography, colonial-era travel writing, and those curious about early ethnographic descriptions of Africa.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266750796
• ISBN 13: 9780266750796
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1115