A sketch of the Honorable Charles Brownlee\'s life. The onerous duties of his official career prevented him from carrying out his intention to publish his accounts whilst engaged in active service. After his retirement, the state of his health made it impossible to carry out this intention. He had however written papers from time to time on subjects connected with his own special department, Native affairs. His large knowledge of Native history and his great experience in dealing with Native affairs give a permanent value to some documents found in Blue books, which most persons will readily recognize.
Unable at last to write, or even to compose, he sometimes beguiled the time to narrating incidents, of his past career, in a conversational manner. A few of these narratives were taken down by an expert short-hand writer, Mr. Beattie, late of the \"Watchman Office,\" whose services deserve greater acknowledgement, for to him do we owe the record of some interesting reminiscences. W.T. Brownlee, King William\'s Town, June 1896.
viii plus 404pp. Cloth hardcover with gilt title to front cover and spine and decorative black print on front cover.
Very good condition.
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 224mm x 150mm x 33mm
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- Country: South Africa
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