Quadrilles and Konfyt The Life and Journal of Hildagonda Duckitt (South Africa)
is a fascinating late 1700, early 1800 recollection of Cape escapades. For anyone who has lived there or loves the Cape, this is a must read, as you are entranced by the places you know so well which come to life with history.
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