The town is named after the Griqua chief Adam Kok, who founded it in 1869.
And the Griqua, puffing and perspiring, did put his best foot forward.
They had left Mr. and Mrs. Hughes at Griqua Town, where they were to remain for a season.
They had not, however, been long at Griqua town before news arrived that both the bodies of Mantatees had altered their routes.
He tells of her birth at Griqua Town in 1821, her education in England, their marriage and their love.
The origin of the Griqua nation dates from the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Griqua is a name given to half-bloods of Dutch fathers and Hottentot mothers.
Mr. Hamilton was therefore again left alone with simply a Griqua assistant and a few Hottentots.
The cattle had been secured by Griqua Adam, the gates were closed, the sentinels posted, and the outworks were nearly completed.
Formerly, the country was roamed over by Griqua Kaffirs, numbering but a few thousands.
