South Africa, Its People, Progress And Problems

""South Africa, Its People, Progress And Problems: A Handbook For The Present Situation"" is a comprehensive book written by William Frederick Purvis in 1896. The book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of South Africa's history, geography, people, and culture. It also examines the political and economic situation of the country at the time, including the effects of colonization and the struggles of the indigenous people.The author discusses the progress made by South Africa in various fields such as agriculture, mining, and transportation, and the challenges faced by the country in terms of racial inequality, poverty, and disease. The book also highlights the importance of education and the role it plays in the country's development.Purvis provides a detailed account of the different ethnic groups in South Africa, including the Bantu, the Khoi, and the San. He also discusses the impact of European settlers on the indigenous people and the resulting tensions between different groups.Overall, ""South Africa, Its People, Progress And Problems: A Handbook For The Present Situation"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in South African history, culture, and politics. It provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the country's past and present, and offers insights into the challenges that South Africa faced and continues to face as a nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.