TO THE VICTORIA FALLS VIA MATABELELAND: Diary of Major Henry Stabb 1875

Major Stabb was an Officer of the 32nd Regiment Light Infantry, stationed at S. Afr. Headquarters in King William's Town. He undertook a hunting trip in 1875 through the Transvaal and Matabeleland with the Victoria Falls in mind as the ultimate destination. He was accompanied on the trip by Capt. Glascott of the same regiment. Departing with a wagon drawn by a span of twelve oxen they were well equipped for travel and hunting. Major Stabb kept an accurate diary, recording all that befell them on their eventful trip.

A copy in very good condition. Name of a previous owner on ffep. 268 pages. Maps as end papers.