Diamonds were discovered at Kliptdrift on the Vaal River in
1869, and drew thousands of prospectors.This wood engraving shows the area with houses and huts dotted in the landscape, and cattle and horses.
Wood engraving by Robert Brown,from " Countries of the World."
Published by Cassell, Fetter and Galpin 1880.
Size 26 x 19 cm. Condition Good.
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