Narrative of an Exploratory Tour to the North-East Colony of The Cape Of Good Hope

Arbousset, T; Daumas, F.

Description:

"An account of a tour taken by two French Protestant missionaries who were settled in Basutoland, to that part of South Africa between the Orange and the Vaal Rivers, which was mainly inhabited by the Bechuanas. The tour lasted about three months, and much of the information published was related for the first time, including notes on the Bushmen, Corannas, Basutos, Bechuanas, Griquas, Zulus, and other nations, with chapters on botanical and geological matters, hunting and even literature. There is a full account of the Zulu army, including the names of the regiments, together with those of the Commanders, Lieutenants, and sub-Lieutenants, and there are interesting accounts of Chaka and Dingan, with a description of the death of the former, and an ode to the latter." (p.49 Mendelssohn I)

Translated by John Croumbie Brown. Notes on the various languages contain lists of Seroa (Hottentot), Zulu, and Sesuto vocabulary.

SCARCE. Ex- library (University of Glasgow: Eadie Library), with all the usual stamps and markings. INSCRIBED BY TRANSLATOR on title page "To Rev. Eadie".

pp. 454 prelims, text + fold-out map. Original blue cloth boards, blind stamped decoration to front, rear, spine. Gilt titling to spine. Boards rubbed with some chipping to extremities and show general signs of wear. Internally a clean copy.

Details:

  • Publisher: John C. Bishop
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1852
  • Edition: 1st Edition
  • Jacket Condition: No DJ
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 175mm x 115mm x 30mm
  • Lot No: 251
  • Hammer Price: $189
  • Bids: 2
  • Visits: 45
  • Estimate: $300
  • Reserve: $150

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