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RICHARD BENTLEY, NEW BURLINGTON STREET, Publisher in Ordinary to His Majesty.
1835.
619.
CONTENTS
OF
THE SECOND VOLUME.
CHAPTER I.
Journey through an Arid Country.-Preparation of Aloes.
-An old Colonist.-On procuring Wealth.-Luxury of a
Dutch Farmer.-Thrifty Character of the Dutch.-Curious
Paintings. Grazing District.-Scenery of Outeniqua Land.
-Dangerous Mountain Passes. - Critical Situation. - De-
scription of the Town of George.-Occupation of the In-
habitants.-Wild Animals.-Journey to the Eastward.—
Waggon overturned.-The accident repaired.-Return to
George. Adultery and Murder.-Trial of the Criminal.-
Manufacture of Hats.-Policy of Government.
CHAPTER II.
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Arrival at the Cape of one of the Author's Brothers.
British Settlers in the Colony. - Sir Rufane S. Donkin,
Acting-governor.-Reduction of the Royal African Corps-
Grants to the Officers. Capabilities of the Country.-
Lands granted to the Author and his Brothers.-Formation
of the Settlement of Fredericksburg.-Journey to George.
-Dutch Hospitality.-Jacobus Meyer.- System of the
Dutch Farmers.-Thrift of the Women.-Toilsome Ascent
of Attaquas Kloof. Grand Conflagration. - Inquisitive
Spirit of the Cape Boors exemplified.
CHAPTER III.
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The Lange Kloof, or Long Valley-Its Fertility.-Appear-
ance of the Country.-Van Staden's River.-Arid Lands.-
Excessive Heat.-Situation of the Village of Uitenhage.-
The Sunday River.-Elephants and Buffaloes-Anecdote