1 diary jan van riebeeck
Jan van RiebeeckCape Colony historyDutch East India Companyhistorical primary sourceSouth African history
Delve into the indispensable diary of Jan van Riebeeck, a pivotal historical primary source documenting the establishment of the Dutch Cape Colony. This journal offers unparalleled insights into South African history from the perspective of its Dutch East India Company founder, capturing the challenges and daily life of the nascent settlement in the 17th century.