The Orange River Colony: An Illustrated, Historical, Descriptive And Commercial Review (1905) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167203480)

The Orange River Colony is a book that was published in 1905 by Macmillan and Ferguson. It is an illustrated, historical, descriptive, and commercial review of the Orange River Colony, which was a British colony in southern Africa that existed from 1900 to 1910.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the colony's history, including its early settlement by the Dutch, its annexation by the British in the 19th century, and its establishment as a self-governing colony in 1907. It also describes the colony's geography, climate, and natural resources, as well as its economy, agriculture, and industry.The book is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams that help to bring the history and geography of the Orange River Colony to life. It also includes detailed descriptions of the major towns and cities in the colony, as well as information on its transportation infrastructure, education system, and cultural institutions.Overall, The Orange River Colony is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of a little-known British colony in southern Africa. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, African history, or the history of southern Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: MacMillan and Ferguson
ISBN-10: 1167203488
ISBN-13: 9781167203480
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.46d