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ZA HPRA A175
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James Read, Narrative
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- 21 May 1816 (Creation)
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17 leaves
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Missionary of the London Missionary Society (L.M.S.)
'Extracts from the narrative of the journey of Mr. Read and others to Caffraria, dated Bethelsdorp, May 21, 1816'.
In the form of a letter to the Director of the London Missionary Society, Read describes a journey to the Eastern Cape, during which he met the prophet Makana and the Xhosa chief Gaika. There are references to Dr. J.T. van der Kemp's pioneer work in the missionary field.
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