CETSHWAYO’S DUTCHMAN

Being the Private Journal of a White Trader in Zululand During the British Invasion

Translated from the Dutch and Edited with Preface and Notes by the Right Rev. J.W. Colenso., D.D.

With a portrait of Cetshwayo

First edition: xvii, 196 pages + 12 pages publisher’s catalogue, frontispiece portrait, book sellers ticket on the front paste down end paper, starting to wear at the front hinge, uncut edges, original green cloth boards with gilt vignette on the upper cover, titled gilt on the spine, which has a chip in the cloth, corners slightly bumped, a good copy.

Mendelssohn (Sidney) South African Bibliography vol 11 page 568: The experiences of a young Hollander trader in Zululand during the war with Cetywayo. Mr. Vijn had resided for over four years in South Africa when he wrote his journal, and during the greater part of this period he had been engaged in trading in Zululand. His work throws some light on the character and conduct of the Zulu king, and appears to be written in an entirely unbiased manner. More than half the volume consists of notes contributed by Bishop Colenso, which afford considerable information regarding the state of the country and its inhabitants at this period.