Project Gutenberg 2013-05-18 Public domain in the USA. 648 Hansard, Réné 1940 Juta, Henriette Irene Louise Juta, Réné Hansard, Rene Westhofen, W. (Wilhelm) 1842 1925 Westhofen, Wilhelm The Cape Peninsula: Pen and Colour Sketches Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Cape Peninsula: Pen and Colour Sketches" by Réné Hansard is a historical account presenting sketches and narratives about the Cape Peninsula, likely written in the early 20th century. This work combines visual illustrations with descriptive writing to explore the lands, people, and critical historical moments of the region, emphasizing the blend of natural beauty and colonial history. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces two characters, Marinus and the narrator, who reflect on their experiences in the old Dutch fort known as the Castle, situated in Cape Town. They imbibe the atmosphere of the location, reminiscing about its historical significance dating back to 1666 during the fort's establishment. The opening details the construction of the castle and its builders — soldiers, workers, and slaves — while also sharing lively anecdotes about historical figures and events. The interplay between past and present is highlighted through reflections on the changing landscape, evoking a sense of nostalgia and curiosity about the Cape's rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42737/42737-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- Description and travel Eastern Cape (South Africa) -- Description and travel DT Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Art 209366 2025-08-17T09:23:01.474897 text/html 185684 2024-10-23T15:54:47 text/html 1903667 2025-08-17T09:23:05.671857 application/epub+zip 1904433 2025-08-17T09:23:02.320899 application/epub+zip 151767 2025-08-17T09:23:01.869865 application/epub+zip 1975162 2025-08-17T09:23:08.260847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1953625 2025-08-17T09:23:05.202816 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203838 2022-09-19T14:00:52.944651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181274 2025-08-17T09:23:01.032862 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 161319 2024-10-23T15:54:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17052 2025-08-17T09:23:08.397820 application/rdf+xml 12930 2025-08-17T09:23:01.946841 image/jpeg 2086 2025-08-17T09:23:01.908834 image/jpeg 1882097 2025-08-17T09:23:01.556873 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog