Publisher's dun coloured hardcover binding with black titles on front panel and spine.
xvi + 329pp. Contains five maps of which four are fold-out.
Former Union of South Africa Department of Agriculture Library copy. There is a rectangular rubber stamp from this library on the top corner of each map, title page and front endpaper dating from 1932. On the front panel of the binding there is another faint stamp from the State Library indicating that this was a duplicate copy. Apart from this the contents is clean.
Binding solid with mild edge wear commensurate with age.
This was the first official year book, published in 1924 by authority of the Colonial Secretary (Mr. J. W. Downie, M.L.A.). It contains statistics and general information.
From the foreword:
"This work represents the first comprehensive attempt to collate the records of Rhodesia, and though far from complete will provide a base for future editions.
Several special articles are included and will be found of considerable interest."
Contents include sections on the History, Population, Ethnography, Department of Mines and Public Works, Department of Native Affairs, Posts and Telegraphs, Geology, Ancient Monuments, Rhodesian Railways, The Great War, The Pioneer Corps, National Resources etc.
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