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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Hamilton (Charles)

SKETCHES OF LIFE AND SPORT IN SOUTH-EASTERN AFRICA

Published: Chapman and Hall, London, 1870

Edition: First edition

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Edited by F.G.H. Price

Illustrated by Pierre Méjanel

First edition:268 pages, frontispiece, 5 plates, full leather binding, titled and decorated gilt on the back, marbled endpapers and edges, foxing, a good copy.

Mendelssohn (Sidney) South African Bibliography vol1 page 678: Mr. Hamilton lived with the natives for many months. He entered into their pursuits, and threw off all European dress. ..." He arrived at Durban in January 1846, and securing a wagon, trekked to Pietermaritzburg, he gives a very animated and vivid description of the lives of the natives of Natal, and of the Dutch and English settlers at this period. An interesting narrative is given of the author's journey through Natal to the Orange Free State...A short trip was made to Basutoland, and the author gives some particulars of his visit to Moshesh.

  • Overall Condition: A good copy
  • Size: 8vo (190 x130mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
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  • Country: South Africa
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