Originally published by Saul Solomon & Co.
This book gives a fascinating, in depth look at the social, historical and economic structures of the Cape of Good Hope in 1886. It is a contemporary account edited by John Noble. Areas and topics covered in this book are:
- Discovery and early History of the Cape.
- Temporary Occupation by the British.
- The Cape under British Dominion
- Physical aspects of the Colony
- Cities and towns of the Colony
- Political and Civil Institutions of the Colony
- Roads, Telegraph, Railways, Harbours and Irrigation Works.
- Cape Woods and Forests
- The Cape as a Health Resort
- Diamond Mining in the Cape
- Land and Agricultural and Pastoral Occupations
- Wool
- Ostrich Farming
- Viticulture
- Manufactories, Mines and Minerals
- Sketch of the Flora of South Africa
- Statistics of Population, Revenue, Commerce and Customs Tariff
- Advertisements
- Sketches in colour and black and white included