Mackinnon (The Rev James)

SOUTH AFRICAN TRAITS

Published: James Gemmell, Edinburgh, 1887

Edition: First

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vii prelims 301 pages + List of Recent Publications of James Gemmell 15 pp.

Original blue cloth with ornamental gilt letting to the front cover and spine. The cover is lightly edge worn. The end papers are brown and in good condition but there is some foxing to the pages before the title page and after the last page. 

This book is the result of three and a half years residence in South Africa, and includes observations of people and daily life in South Africa. Contents include: The Karoo; The Hugenots, Picnicing and lovemaking, Natal; Boer war battles; Slavery and serfdom; Herosim and tragedy; Africander Bond and the Empire League; Religious Life; Diamond and goldfield; and politics. 

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 230 x 160 mm
  • Name: Blue House Books
  • Contact Person: Liane Greeff
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0834152365
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  • Trade Associations: Blue House Books


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