Assegai Over The Hills

'Whilst the historical facts have been most carefully checked, this book reads like an adventure story, enlivened as it is by the exploits of such picturesque characters as the militant chaplain, the convict constable, the eccentric Scot, the Maid of Fort Beaufort, the sttler destined to become "Emperor of America", and many other amazing personalities. Here, too, are recounted absorbing episodes taken from the pioneer days of the Albany Settlement, - the identification of the first South African diamond and the incredible life-story of the Baboon Boy of the Eastern Cape. This book should take its place on the shelves of all those who enjoy stirring yarns of the men and women who helped to build South Africa... of all those who "never thought that history could be so interesting." Book condition: excellent, end-papers age-toned, owner inscription on f.f.e.p., edges slightly spotted; jacket very good, folded edges rubbed and some wear to spine ends, rubbed, but still bright. Jacket now protected by a Brodart plastic sleeve. (215pp.)