FORTY YEARS AMONG THE ZULUS

Tyler, Josiah

Description:

From a Note by the author: "Reluctantly obliged by ill health to relinquish mission work in Africa, it has been suggested that I publish some account of the beginning and growth of the evangelization of the Zulus. this volume has been described as an interesting account of the Zulus and their country from 1849-1888... A very useful background to Zulu War literature."

No Date [1891]. pp 300 text, appendix, several black & white illustrations (incl. 2 x frontis. of which one is a map of Natal). Original brown clot boards, gilt titling to front and spine, boards rubbed, some chipping to extremities faded library sticker to lower spine. Library plate and rules glued to front pastedown. Hinges cracked, text block intact. Very light soiling to some pages, otherwise a clean copy.

Details:

  • Publisher: Congregational Sunday-School And Publishing Society
  • Publisher Place: Boston & Chicago
  • Date of Publication: 1891
  • Edition: 1st Edition
  • Binding Condition: Good+
  • Overall Condition: Good+
  • Size: 223mm x 135mm x 30mm
  • Lot No: 222
  • Hammer Price: $70
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