In "The Cape and the Kaffirs: A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland," Mrs. Ward offers a vivid and poignant exploration of her observations during a transformative era in South African history. Presented as a diary, the narrative is marked by her perceptive prose and meticulous detail, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of the Xhosa people and the complex socio-political dynamics of t...