First edition: 267 pages, original olive green cloth with pictorial gilt on the upper cover and spine, recased retaining the original endpapers, a very good copy.
Presentation inscription on the front free endpaper reads: With kind regards from the author. Nov 11th 1879
Mendelssohn (Sidney) South African Bibliography volume 1 page 55: This work describes a visit to the Transvaal, &c, in 1877-8. The author does not appear to have been successful as a digger or a speculator, but his experiences at Spitz Kop and Pilgrim's Rest fairly describe the life of the alluvial diggers at that period. Mr Atcherley evidently believed the Boers were unjustly treated, and his non-success in negotiating with the British authorities in the Transvaal seems to have embittered his views.
- Overall Condition: A Very Good Copy
- Size: 8vo (230 x 150 mm)
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