Notes on the Cape of Good Hope: Made During an Excursion in That Colony in the Year 1820 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Blount

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484319086 ISBN 13: 9780484319089

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

New observations from a Cape journey in 1820.

This travelogue follows an early 19th‑century excursion to the Cape of Good Hope, detailing arrival, town life in Cape Town, hotel life, and travel by ox‑waggon. It gives a firsthand sense of the climate, daily routines, commerce, and social dynamics of both Dutch and English residents, grounded in the author’s experiences and reflections.

The narrative frames the landscape, people, and customs with practical notes on travel, lodging, and local habits. You’ll read about the start of the journey, the environment around Cape Town, and the practicalities of moving through the colony, from markets to the roads and inns. The book also touches on culture, education, music, and the social tone of a diverse colonial society, all through the author’s observations and anecdotes.

• A detailed sense of daily life at the Cape, including hotels, meals, and prices.
• Insights into travel methods, landscape, and climate during the early 19th century.
• Observations on social life, merchants, education, and cultural practices.
• Vivid vignettes from town and countryside, plus practical travel considerations.

Ideal for readers curious about early colonial travel, life in Cape Town, and the daily rhythms of an 1820 expedition, presented through a firsthand, if sometimes humorous, voice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484319086
• ISBN 13: 9780484319089
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216