Travels in the interior of Southern Africa - 2 vols. 1953

William J. Burchell

Description:

2 vols profusely illustrated with vignettes and colour plates, all collated and present.(29+381+3 & 16+473 pages) plates, vignettes, large folding maps

Mendelssohn I. 224

Hardbacks, original blue cloth- covered boards, top and bottom edges of spines are slightly frayed. Spines are slightly faded but still attractive with bright gilt. Boards have some minor stains. Owners stamp/signature on front end-papers of both vols. Leaves are clean with some minor foxing towards the ends of the text-block. Bindings are tight.

Limited edition(1,250), reprinted verbatim from the original edition of 1822-4, with some additional material. Introduction by I. Schapera; "the most valuable and accurate work on South Africa published up to the first quarter of the 19th century".

A thrilling and fascinatingly detailed account of the Cape Colony in 1810 and the euphoria described by Burchell upon finally reaching the Orange River, after three and a half months of travel! He was not to get far beyond present day Kuruman despite his plans to go much further into the interior because of the timidity of his helpers and the dire warnings of the jealous Tswana tribe at Litakun.

Details:

  • Publisher: The Batchworth Press
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1953
  • Edition: Reprinted verbatim from 1822 edition
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Lot No: 60
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