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

Volume 2 of Lady Anne Barnard’s previously unpublished diaries documents life at the Cape in 1800, offering a rich and entertaining first-hand account of the era. As the colony’s First Lady, Barnard provides revealing glimpses into Cape society, from her independent thoughts on animal rights and interior decoration to the harsh realities of the political landscape. Her vivid narrative lays bare the corruption and bitter conflicts among senior officeholders during the turbulent early years of British rule, making this a vital historical document and a captivating personal chronicle.