XJF437965 The Hottentots adore a certain insect, illustration from \'The Present State of the Cape of Good-Hope\' by Peter Kolb, published 1731 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First pubished in High German in 1716; also titled \'A particular account of the several nations of the Hottentots: their religion, government, laws, customs, ceremonies and opinions; their art of way, professions, language, genius &c.: together with a short account of the Dutch settlement at the Cape\': \'Hottentot\' is the name, now considered derogatory, that European immigrants gave to the Khoikhoi people of southwestern Africa; Peter Kolb (1675-1726) was a German traveller and naturalist; English translation by Mr Medley;); English, out of copyright.