Cartwright (A. P.), Niven (Cecily)

1.) THE FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN - THE LIFE & TIMES OF SIR PERCY FITZPATRICK (1971) & 2.) RECOLLECTIONS OF SIR PERCY FITZPATRICK

Two books on the life of Jock of the Bushveld author Sir Percy Fitzpatrick - one being a pamphlet written by his daughter

Published: Purnell, Cape Town, 1971

Edition: First Edition

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1.) THE FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN. The Life and Times of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick by A. P. Cartwright.

First edition, Purnell, Cape Town, 1971.

256pp. Illustrated.

Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

'By the time Percy Fitzpatrick was 35 he had written two of the most renowned best-sellers in the English language. The first of these was The Transvaal from within, published in 1899, which sold some 200,000 copies. The second was Jock of the Bushveld, first published in 1907 and still selling. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United states, described this well-loved book as the best story about a dog ever published.' - editor's note

2.) RECOLLECTIONS OF SIR PERCY FITZPATRICK by Cecily Niven.

First edition, S.A.B.C. Publications, Johannesburg, [1960's].

Publisher's pictorial wraps.

24pp.

The author was Fitzpatrick's only daughter and last surviving child. 

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Name: Rare Paper
  • Contact Person: Armandt Marais
  • Country: South Africa
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