Lodewyk Alberti

Birth: 1768

Death:1812

Lodewyk Alberti (1768-1812) came to the Netherlands in 1784 as lieutenant in the Dutch army, and left for the Cape in 1802. He successfully kept the peace between Xhosas, Khoisan and European colonists, but conflicts flared up soon after he left in 1806.

He describes the situation and climate of Caffria, as well as the appearance and physical strength of the Xhosa, but mainly focuses on their culture.

Books & Publications

Book Title	Date
De Kaffers aan de Zuidkust van Afrika	1810