George McCall Theal

Name: History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872 — Volume I
Author: George McCall Theal

History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

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“History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872 — Volume I”, published in 1915, is a work by George McCall Theal. It explores elements such as Charles Somerset, Xosas and South Africa.

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George McCall Theal, History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

“ The preparation of a history of South Africa has occupied my almost undivided attention during the last fifty years. I kept it constantly in view while connected in different capacities with Bantu tribes, and while keeper of the archives of the Cape Colony and subsequently I have made the closest possible research among official documents of all kinds. Of printed books upon the country I have one of the best collections in existence, and though I have not made many extracts from them, they have often served me as guides. ”

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George McCall Theal, History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

“ Bain and Sauer to Betshuanaland.—Guidance of various clans by Wesleyan missionaries to the banks of the Caledon.—Transactions of the Wesleyan missionaries with Moshesh and Sikonyela.—Description of the mission settlements.—First visits of Europeans to the country along the Caledon.—Settlement of a party of Europeans at Zevenfontein.—Account of the emigrant Tembus.—Condition of that portion of South Africa occupied by Bantu.—Enlargement of the territory occupied by Bantu. ”

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George McCall Theal, History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

“ Distress of the frontier farmers.—Rejection by the Hottentot captains of terms of peace.—Devastation of the colony as far west as the present village of George.—Conclusion of peace with the Xosas and Hottentots.—Expedition to the Betshuana country.—Fall of rock from Table Mountain.—Ecclesiastical matters.—Treaty of Amiens, providing among other matters for the restoration of the Cape Colony to the Batavian Republic.—Form of government of the colony decided upon by the states-general.—Appointment of Mr. ”

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George McCall Theal, History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

“ John Ingram.—Condition of the British settlers in May 1823.—Release of the settlers from debt to government.—Terrific floods in Albany in October 1823.—Progress thereafter made in Albany.—Extension of the northern border of the colony.—Abolition of the sub-drostdy of Cradock.—Creation of the district of Somerset.—Arrival of the first steamship in Table Bay. ”

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George McCall Theal, History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

“ De Mist.—Customs regulations.—Importation of slaves.—Expedition to Rio de la Plata.—Form of government.—Staff of officials sent from England.—Arrival of the earl of Caledon as governor.—Formation of a court of appeal in criminal cases.—Matters relating to slaves.—Appointment of a deputy landdrost of Tulbagh to reside at Jan-Dissel's-Vlei.—Appointment of a landdrost and heemraden for the Cape district.—Creation of the district of George.—Appointment of a deputy landdrost of Swellendam to reside at the Zwartberg baths.—Unfortunate exploring expedition of Doctor Cowan and Lieutenant Donovan. ”

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George McCall Theal, History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

“ J. A. de Mist as high commissioner, and of General J. W. Janssens as governor.—Troops destined for the garrison of the colony.—Arrival of the Batavian officials.—Arrangements for the transfer of the colony.—Delay caused by orders from England.—Completion of the transfer.—Opinions of the colonists at the time.—Want of a South African literature.—Introduction of printing. 94
Chapter VI.
Jacob Abraham de Mist, Commissioner-General, 21st February 1803 to 25th September 1804. ”

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George McCall Theal, History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

“ Assumption of duty by Major-General Dundas as acting governor.—Great fire in Capetown.—Insurrection of a party of farmers in Graaff-Reinet.—Its suppression by General Vandeleur.—Invasion of the colony by a horde of Xosas under the chief Ndlambe.—Attack on British troops by the people of Cungwa.—Massacre of a party of soldiers.—Insurrection of Hottentots in the district of Graaff-Reinet.—Progress of the war with the Xosas and Hottentots.—Establishment of a kind of truce by Mr. ”

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George McCall Theal, History of South Africa from 1795 to 1872… (1915)

“ Thomas Pringle and John Fairbairn.—Case of William Edwards.—Case of Captain Carnall.—Abusive placards.—Case of Mr. Launcelot Cooke.—Case of the reverend William Geary.—Return to England of Lord Charles Somerset on leave of absence.—Assumption of duty as acting governor by Major-General Richard Bourke.—Resignation of his office by Lord Charles Somerset.—Proceedings in the house of commons in reference to the complaints against him. 397
Chapter XIX.
Terrible destruction of Bantu tribes during the early years of the nineteenth century. ”

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