The land question of Griqualand West

This book on the question of Griqaualand West vexed colonial authorities. The book has the stamp of the Colonial Office but also, on the rear pastedown, the book plate of General Louis Botha (dated 12th August 1909 to June 1919), whose name is also written on the front pastedown.

THE LAND QUESTION OF GRIQUALAND WEST” An Inquiry into the various claims to land in that territory; together with a brief history of the Griqua nation” By The Hon. David Arnot (Member of the Legislative Council of Griqualand West, and late Griqua and Batlapin Agent and Representative.) AND Francis H.S. Orpen, J.P. (Surveyor-General of Griqualand-West, and a member of the late Land Commission of the Province). Cape Town: Saul Solomon, 1875. Old text restored within quarter-leather and brownish cloth. Several folding maps with professional repair to tears. 351 pp. Altogether well preserved, clean copy.