Golden South Africa: Or, The Gold Fields Revisited
By Edward P. Mathers, F.R.G.S. (1888)

This rich historical chronicle takes readers through the feverish gold rush years of the 1880s — from Moodie’s and Eureka City to Sheba, Duivels Kantoor (Kaapsehoop), Barberton, and even the Rand. Edward Mathers, a British journalist and editor, documents the rise of speculative empires, the chaos of boomtowns, and the challenges faced by early miners.

Packed with maps, first-hand observations, and government commentary, this book serves as a rare and vivid window into the optimism and chaos of the gold rush — from Portuguese ruins to Boer politics to daring bush treks.

Digitally restored and republished as part of the Kaapsehoop.net Heritage Series, this edition supports the preservation of the Kaapsehoop Historical Cemetery and local archives.

Features:

• Fully searchable, high-resolution PDF

• Original advertisements, maps, and illustrations

• Kaapsehoop.net branded cover and publisher’s note

• DRM-free digital download for personal research and education