"Letters from the Cape" by Lady Lucie Duff Gordon is a compilation of personal letters from the 1800s, sharing the author's adventures and reflections while living in South Africa. The letters provide a special look at the social scene and cultural exchanges of that time, showing Duff Gordon's sharp observations and captivating way of telling stories. She shares her experiences with different groups of people, like the Dutch, Malay, and native populations. The book starts with the editor explaining Lady Duff Gordon's trip to the Cape for health reasons. The first letters talk about her trip, from tough times at sea to her initial thoughts on South African life. She paints lively pictures of her interactions with other travelers, the ship's crew, and her first experiences on land, especially what she sees in Caledon and Simon's Bay. Through her writings, Duff Gordon shares her opinions on cultural views, personal relationships, and the stunning beauty of the landscapes around her, giving readers a deep and personal view of her journey.
Letters from the Cape
By Lucie Duff Gordon
Embark on a journey to 19th-century South Africa through intimate letters, revealing the author's interactions with diverse cultures and her reflections on a new world.
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About the AuthorLucie, Lady Duff-Gordon was an English author and translator who wrote as Lucie Gordon. She is best known for her Letters from Egypt, 1863–1865 (1865) and Last Letters from Egypt (1875), most of which are addressed to her husband, Alexander Duff-Gordon, and her mother, Sarah Austin. Having moved in prominent literary circles in London, she contracted tuberculosis and travelled in 1861 to South Africa for health reasons. She travelled on to Egypt in 1862 where she settled in Luxor, learnt Arabic, and wrote many letters about Egyptian culture, religion, and customs. Her letters are notable for humour, outrage at the ruling Ottomans, and many personal stories from the people around her.
Lucie, Lady Duff-Gordon was an English author and translator who wrote as Lucie Gordon. She is best known for her Letters from Egypt, 1863–1865 (1865) and Last Letters from Egypt (1875), most of which are addressed to her husband, Alexander Duff-Gordon, and her mother, Sarah Austin. Having moved in prominent literary circles in London, she contracted tuberculosis and travelled in 1861 to South Africa for health reasons. She travelled on to Egypt in 1862 where she settled in Luxor, learnt Arabic, and wrote many letters about Egyptian culture, religion, and customs. Her letters are notable for humour, outrage at the ruling Ottomans, and many personal stories from the people around her.
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