Johan Hefer

Midst Africa's Southern Wilds Johan Hefer

The British Settlers that came to South Africa in 1820 made a permanent impression on the country. Unlike the previous settlers that came to South Africa under the Dutch rule, the British settlers were often well educated and grew up in a country that was relatively liberal. This meant that the expectations of their government were very different from the previous settlers. Their impact is most deeply seen in the Eastern Cape, but the list of settlers or their descendants that grew to prominence in the history of South Africa is long and distinguished. In this volume, we provide an opportunity for some of these settlers to tell their stories. There are also short biographies and histories of other aspects the lives of the settlers. The main part of this book is the recounting of the reminiscences of Rev HH Dugmore about the 1820 Settlers. It also includes letters from John Mandy to his mother in England, extracts from the reminiscences of Thomas Pringle and George Thompson. A recounting of the stories of James Reed and James Wheeler and Mrs Webb's encounter with raggy toothed sharks. This volume will provide you with first-hand accounts of these peoples lives Midst Africa's Southern Wilds.