Tapestry lives cape women

 A Tapestry of Lives - Cape Women of the 17th Century - June McKinnon - Kwela - Paperback in very good condition. This collection of portraits of women at the Cape brings to life some extraordinary personalities from the early day of the settlement. Cape Town was a wild ofrontier towno, attracting the most desperate, hopeful and intrepid adventurers from the Old World u who both clashed and mingled with the local people. Women had to have extraordinary strength of character to survive at the Cape, facing war, wild animals, slavery, and the stern laws and punishments of the powerful VOC. But women also found opportunity at the Cape: vastly outnumbered by men, they were in great demand u many went through several husbands, as their menfolk succumbed to lion attacks, Khoekhoe assegais or ill health. Although historical background is given, what makes this book different is that it focuses on individual personalities and life stories. These portraits are what make A Tapestry of Women Lives sparkle and distinguish it from more conventional historical texts. 

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 5 - 10 working days Experience real peace and joy as you follow God in every area of your life--and become a woman after His heart. With warmth and grace, Elizabeth George shares practical, scriptural insights on how you can pursue God's priorities when it comes to... your husband--foster a deep commitment to serving and honoring him your children--pray faithfully for them and teach them God's Word your home--create a nurturing atmosphere and a tapestry of beauty your walk with the Lord--grow through love of Scripture and in spiritual maturity your ministry--learn to reach out and be a blessing to others Let God fulfill His greatest desire for you. Allow Him to transform you by embracing His plans for you. And find real purpose in a life of prayer, a life of priorities, a life as A Woman After God's Own Heart. Features Summary When women follow God in every area of their lives, genuine peace and joy will come their way. Infuse your husband, children and home with warmth and grace as you pursue God's priorities for your life... Author Elizabeth George Publisher Christian Art Books Release date 20030831 Pages 314 ISBN 1-86920-245-7 ISBN 13 978-1-86920-245-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days In Seven Khoi lives Karel Schoeman writes about seven Khoi men and women whose lives became inextricably linked to the VOC’s settlement at the Cape in the seventeenth century. Chiefs and servants, enemies and interpreters; none of them escaped unscathed as their people were marginalised and their stories reduced to mere footnotes in the annals of history. These biographies were first seen in Kinders van die Kompanjie: Kaapse lewens uit die sewentiende eeu and have now been reworked for the benefit of a non-South African readership. Schoeman paints a vivid picture of life at the southernmost point of Africa at a time when the Khoikhoi believed they could find a way of living with these foreigners and their unceasing appetite for cattle – or free themselves forever of this unasked-for presence. Features Summary In Seven Khoi lives Karel Schoeman writes about seven Khoi men and women whose lives became inextricably linked to the VOC’s settlement at the Cape in the seventeenth century. Author Karel Schoeman Publisher Protea Boekhuis Release date 20090101 Pages 216 ISBN 1-86919-278-8 ISBN 13 978-1-86919-278-5

    Oxford University Press, 1979, Cape Town, Dee Shirley Deane, (250 x 190 mm); illustrated, limp red boards; pictorial dustwrapper; pp. xxiii + (i) + 210; full-page photographic portraits; map. Dustwrapper rubbed and a little edgeworn; slight ripple to pages. Very good condition, in a modest dustwrapper. "Black South Africans mirrors the lives of 57 outstanding Blacks of Natal. It documents the life, thoughts and attainments of men and women in every field of endeavour: musicians, physicians, businessmen, artists, politicians and more. Only a few are celebrated, such as Chief Gatsha Buthelezi, who wrote the preface, and Bishop Alphaeus Zulu.. This is not a usual Who's Who. Apart from comprehensive biographical data and a full-page photograph of each personality, an in-depth profile provides insight into ethos, early struggles, achievements, aspirations and attitudes. Black South Africans is invaluable for everyone interested in the lives and achievements of members of a largely unknown people, and in the fabric of those who serve their fellowmen through deed and example.". (Image has shadows.)