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Auction #131 begins on 21 May 2026

Ewart, (J)

JAMES EWART'S JOURNAL COVERING HIS STAY AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE (1811- 1814)

Also include his expedition to Florida and New Orleans 1814-15

Published: STRUIK, Cape Town, 1970

Edition: First

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $60

Bidding opens: 21 May 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 28 May 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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With an introduction by A Gordon-Brown. Numbered 170 of a limited edition of 1500 numbered copies.

This is the personal narrative of a young Scottish officer who was on garrison duties with the 93rd Highland Regiment of Foot. He also accompanied his regiment to Florida where he took part in the British attempt to capture New Orleans. A keen observer, his narrative of travels in the Cape is of particular interest as social commentary. Includes fold-out colour reproduction of his water-colour of Cape Town in 1814.

Frontispiece is of a drawing by Ewart of Cape Town in 1813. The first fold-out colour reproduction is of his water-colour of Cape Town in 1814.

  • Jacket Condition: Good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 20 x 23 cm


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