Karel Schoeman Bücher

The arrival of the first slave at the Cape in 1653 marks a significant moment in the region's history, occurring just after the establishment of the first white settlement led by Jan van Riebeeck. This event sets the stage for exploring the complex dynamics of colonialism, slavery, and the cultural transformations that followed in South Africa. The narrative delves into the implications of these early encounters and their lasting impact on society.

In 1820 John Bailie, a member of an Anglo-Irish landowning family and former lieutenant in the Royal Navy, led a large party of British immigrants to South Africa as part of a group later to be known as the 1820 Settlers. His party soon dissolved, but Bailie became extensively involved not only in the affairs of the Eastern Cape, but also those of the Transorange in the early stages of European settlement, and the colony of Natal.

Set in 1799, the story follows four missionaries, two from England and two from the Netherlands, who arrive at the Cape on a mission from the London Missionary Society. Their journey explores themes of faith, cultural exchange, and the challenges of spreading their beliefs in a diverse and complex environment. The narrative delves into their experiences and interactions, highlighting the impact of their mission on both the missionaries and the local communities they encounter.

A set of all three volumes in the Bailie Party series.

This biography of John Bailie and his family, based on the extensive research of Mrs M.D. Nash, an authority on the British Settlers, tells the story of an adventurous life inextricably linked with the colonial history of South Africa during the first half of the nineteenth century. The second volume (of three), deals more specifically with the manner in which the settlers adjusted to their new environment. This biography of John Bailie and his family, based on the extensive research of Mrs M.D. Nash, an authority on the British Settlers, tells the story of an adventurous life inextricably linked with the colonial history of South Africa during the first half of the nineteenth century.

In 1820 John Bailie, a member of an Anglo-Irish landowning family, led a large party of British immigrants to South Africa as part of a group later to be known as the 1820 Settlers. The first volume (of three) based on the extensive research of Mrs M.D. Nash, an authority on the Settlers, attempts to trace the European background of both Bailie and the members of the settler groups, and to understand the cultural heritage they brought with them to South Africa.

Focusing on Cape slavery in the eighteenth century, this book contextualizes the subject within the broader framework of Dutch colonial society. Utilizing both primary and secondary sources, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of the time, shedding light on the complexities of slavery in this historical setting.

Focusing on diverse individuals and families from different backgrounds, this work offers a rich exploration of life at the Cape of Good Hope in the eighteenth century. It captures the dynamic social and cultural transformations occurring at the end of the Dutch colonial period, highlighting the experiences of various men and women amidst significant historical developments.

Set against the backdrop of post-apartheid South Africa, the novel explores the complex journey of an Afrikaner family across four generations. With a hypnotic narrative style, it delves into themes of suffering and reflection, as the narrator seeks to reconcile the painful past with the hopes for the future. The elegiac tone underscores the struggle for understanding and healing within a society grappling with its history, making it a poignant exploration of identity and legacy.