Historic Schools of South Africa. An Ethos of Excellence

Photographs by Laura Jeannes and Kevin Rudham. 4to; original salmon-coloured cloth, with spine lettered in gilt; laminated pictorial dustwrapper and matching laminated pictorial slipcase; pp. 241 + (iv); lavishly illustrated in full colour and with some monochrome period pictures. Fine. \"Twenty-three of the most celebrated schools in South Africa appear in this prestigious book, their histories traced through the terms of their successive headmasters. The architecture of each school is discussed - a fascinating aspect of their stories, with many schools having had more than one (and some many) homes during their existence. The text celebrates the achievements of the schools\' outstanding pupils, following them through their schooldays and noting their later contributions to society - Rhodes Scholars, Nobel prizewinners, international sportsmen, politicians and war heroes, and other Old Boys who have achieved prominence, at home and abroad. An outstanding portfolio of original full-colour photographs shows the schools in their environments, highlighting various aspects of the architecture and day-to-day school life. These are juxtaposed with black-and-white archival pictures recalling the schools\' historic eras and the personalities of bygone days. Each chapter opens with a spectacular double-page full-colour photograph depicting the school at its finest. The selected schools include Dale College, the Diocesan College (Bishops), Durban High School, Glenwood Boys\' High School, Grey College in Bloemfontein, Grey High School in Port Elizabeth, Hilton College, Jeppe High School for Boys, Kimberley Boys\' High School, King Edward VII School, Kingswood College, Maritzburg College, Michaelhouse, Paul Roos Gymnasium, Pretoria Boys\' High School, St Patrick\'s Christian Brothers\' College, Queen\'s College, Rondebosch Boys\' High School, Selborne College, the South African College Schools, St Andrew\'s College, St John\'s College and Wynberg Boys\' High School.\"