THE STORY OF THE SETTLEMENT. GRAHAMSTOWN AS IT WAS, AND GRAHAMSTOWN AS IT IS. (1882)

"The Story of the Settlement. Grahamstown as it was, and Grahamstown as it is. Compiled from the most authentic authorities, and issued as a memento of the completion of the Settlers' Memorial Tower, at Grahamstown, on the 24th day of May, 1881."

This is a copy of the scarce first edition which was published as a 102pp pamphlet in 1882. Illustrated with a fold-out frontispiece engraving of the Town Hall and Jubilee Memorial Tower (opened on the 24th May 1882).

'An interesting and valuable account of the 1820 settlers, possessing a complete narrative of the foundation of the settlements, a sketch of the earlier history of the Cape Colony, an account of the Trek Boers, their adventures and disasters, and many details respecting the Kaffir Wars of 1845 and 1850-1-2.' - Mendelssohn Vol.II, page 312

'The Star newspaper appeared for the first time in Johannesburg on October 17, 1887, as The Eastern Star. It was founded in Grahamstown under that title on January 6, 1871, and was moved to the Witwatersrand sixteen years later by its owners, brothers Thomas and George Sheffield.' - https://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/star-published-johannesburg

Recased in a modern hardcover binding with the original front wrap laid down on front panel. Contents very good and complete.