Zulu-land or Life Amongst the Zulu-Kafirs of Natal and Zulu-land, South Africa.
Hard cover, maroon cloth with gilt lettering and image of a giraffe on the spine. 351 pp, illustrated, with a fine foldout map of Cape Colony, Natal and Zulu Land. Slightly shaken, hinges beginning to come loose, corners and top and bottom ends of spine worn with some loss to cloth, internally clean.
Contents: First experience in Africa; Terra Natalis, Christmas Land as seen by early voyagers; Position and geographical features of Natal; The seasons and climate - The nocturnal heavens; First European settlement at the Cape; Origin and relationship of the Zulu-K.... and other Zingian tribes; Early accounts of Natal - history of the rulers - reign of Chaka; What the Dutch did and suffered in Natal, and how the district became a British Colony; Appearance and pursuits of the Natives; Zulu-k.... law and government, their influence upon the native mind; Superstitions views and practices of the people, wizards, priests and doctors; Matrimonial affairs in Zulu-land; Character, moulding agencies, bent and capacities of the native mind; Zulu language and literature; History of the American Mission from 1834 to 1843; History of the American Mission from 1843 to 1862; History of the Inland American Mission, to Umzilikazi and his people, at Mosiga; European Missions to Zulu-land; The geological features of Natal; Botanical productions; The fauna of Natal - beasts; Reptiles; Insects and Birds; European enterprise in Natal; Present state of affairs in Zulu-land.
A very scarce title.
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good+
- Size: 130mm x 190mm
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