Paterson, William; Forbes, V.  & Rourke, J. [eds]

PATERSON'S CAPE TRAVELS, 1777-1779;

[edited & compiled by] Vernon S. Forbes and John Rouke

Published: Brenthurst Press, Johannesburg, 1980

Edition: Standard edition

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202 pages: illustrations, portrait as frontispiece, maps (all colour). (Brenthurst Press. [First] series; 6). Quarto. Cloth, dust wrapper. Edition limited to 850 copies.       

The "...first full length account in English of extensive travel in the interior of southern Africa: 9000 kilometres were covered in little over two years…" Front endflap. The full manuscript record of Paterson's journey is reproduced, together with superb illustrations of the flora and fauna he encountered.

  • Jacket Condition: Fine
  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Size: 27 x 26 cm
  • Sold By: Select Books
  • Contact Person: David McLennan
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 021-4246955
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Credit card; EFT
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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