SOUTH AFRICA. King William's Town, Eastern Cape, antique print, 1853

SOUTH AFRICA. King William's Town, Eastern Cape, antique print, 1853

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'King William's Town, the capital of British Kaffraria' from Illustrated London News (1853). Antique wood engraved print, 14.5 x 22.5cm, 5.75 x 8.75 inches

The Xhosa Wars, also known as the Kaffir Wars or Cape Frontier Wars, were a series of nine wars between the amaXhosa people and European settlers from 1779 to 1879 in what is now the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The wars were responsible for the amaXhosa people's loss of most of their land, and the incorporation of its people. The 8th Xho

CAPTION BELOW PICTURE: 'King William's Town, the capital of British Kaffraria'

The Xhosa Wars, also known as the Kaffir Wars or Cape Frontier Wars, were a series of nine wars between the amaXhosa people and European settlers from 1779 to 1879 in what is now the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The wars were responsible for the amaXhosa people's loss of most of their land, and the incorporation of its people. The 8th Xhosa War, 1851-1853 Also known as Mlanjeni's War. Prophet Mlanjeni predicted that the amaXhosa would be unaffected by the colonists' bullets. The amaXhosa invaded the colony after an attempt to arrest the Ngqika chief Sandile. A Khoi-khoi farmer of the Kat River settlement, Hermanus Matroos, was then issued with rifles and ammunition by the Fort Beaufort armoury. Matroos was privy to the plans of the amaXhosa and defected to them just as the war started. Some of Matroos's subjects were coerced to join the rebellion, while others who were unarmed and open to amaXhosa attacks had little option than to follow him. Soon after Matroos and his supporters attacked the town of Fort Beaufort. The town was prepared and successfully defended itself, killing Matroos in the process. The rebellion however soon spread westwards as small land tenants of the missions and farm labourers, some armed with farmers' ammunition, looted stock and formed a rebel camp in the Blinkwater area. After Matroos's death Willem Uithaalder became commander of the Khoi-khoi rebels, and retreated to strongholds in the Amatolas. Insurgents led by Maqoma established themselves in the forested Water Kloof. From this base they managed to plunder surrounding farms and torch the homesteads. Maqoma's stronghold was situated on Mount Misery, a natural fortress on a narrow neck wedged between the Water Kloof and Harry's Kloof. The Water Kloof conflicts lasted two years. Maqoma also led an attack on Fort Fordyce and inflicted heavy losses on the forces of Sir Harry Smith. In 1852, HMS Birkenhead was wrecked at Gansbaai while bringing reinforcements to the war at the request of Sir Harry Smith. Of the 450 people who perished in the incident, most of these were soldiers of the 73rd Regiment of Foot. (Wikipedia)

DATE PRINTED: 1853    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 14.5 x 22.5cm, 5.75 x 8.75 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique wood engraved print

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: The image shown may have been scanned from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale: The print you will receive is in Good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition compared to that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side of the picture. In some cases this may be visible on the picture itself (please check the scan prior to your purchase) or around the margin of the picture.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned

PROVENANCE: Illustrated London News

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