Report by missionary Wilhelm Eich to the Rhenish Mission Society, Okahandja, April 14/ May 23, 1904 / transcribed by Rainer Tröndle

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Tröndle, Rainer, 1944-

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TextLanguage: eng ger Series: Journal of Namibian Studies, 29 ; 2021Publication details: Bochum : Otjivanda Presse, 2021Description: 20 pages; 24 cmSubject(s):

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PER 541 Journal of Namibian Studies

Summary: Eich describes his experiences during the seven weeks when he, his family and a number of other white women and children whose life had been spared by Herero were held captive. He further recalls the odyssey lasting several more weeks in the company of David Kambazembi, who wanted to join the main force of Samuel Maharero at Oviumbo. It was only on April 9 that Eich finally reached Okahandja. Despite the horrors and hardships he and his people experienced during this time, the report concludes conciliatorily, stating that they had been treated decently both at Otjozondjupa and during the trek, often even expressing high regard for both Christian and pagan Herero.

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Eich describes his experiences during the seven weeks when he, his family and a number of other white women and children whose life had been spared by Herero were held captive. He further recalls the odyssey lasting several more weeks in the company of David Kambazembi, who wanted to join the main force of Samuel Maharero at Oviumbo. It was only on April 9 that Eich finally reached Okahandja. Despite the horrors and hardships he and his people experienced during this time, the report concludes conciliatorily, stating that they had been treated decently both at Otjozondjupa and during the trek, often even expressing high regard for both Christian and pagan Herero.

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