Publisher's red cloth binding with gilt titles to front panel and spine.
vi + 413pp + two portrait plates of Mr. Rhodes (retaining original tissue guards) and a large fold-out map of South Africa at rear.
Binding tight. Light foxing to prelims. Contents clean. Possible author's presentation on front endpaper, dated 1897.
'The story of the life of Mr. Rhodes from his youth till the year 1896. Some of his mining experiences in Kimberley are narrated, and many anecdotes relating to his friendships show that even in early manhood he was observed to be a man of uncommon parts and ability. From the time of his entering Parliament his biography is practically a history of South Africa, and his life is identified with every incident of importance. The book follows out the various points of Mr. Rhodes' life-long duel with President Kruger, and much stress is laid on the intrigues of the Germans to obtain an influence in the Transvaal territory, and elsewhere in South Africa. With regard to the Jameson Raid, "Imperialist" discusses "the irregularity of the means employed in Mr. Rhodes' plan to make the Transvaal a free Republic," but does not consider that his "irregularity" should be taken very seriously. He asserts that Rhodes was forgiven by the Cape Dutchmen and is very severe on Mrs. Cronwright Schreiner, whom he accuses of vindictive falsehood in her work on the Matabele War, "Peter Halkett." There are some extracts of the Statesman's best known speeches, and two chapters of personal reminiscences which are very interesting, being mainly about Rhodes' work in the expansion of the north.' - Mendelssohn Vol.II, pages 212-13
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 8vo.
