The Cape Diaries Of Lady Anne Barnard 1799-1800 Vol. 2 (African Society) – Lady Anne Barnard. Edited By Margaret Lenta And Basil Le Cordeur

Step back into 1800 Cape Town through the unrevised diaries of the celebrated official hostess, Lady Anne Barnard. This volume details the political turmoil of the British administration, exposing the corruption and infighting among senior officeholders following the arrival of a new, ineffectual governor. Beyond the high drama, Barnard offers rich, entertaining social commentary, with invaluable insights into the constraints on women and her own independent thoughts on colonial life. An indispensable, witty record of a pivotal historical era.