Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1952. 8vo, vi + 386pp. Hardcover binding, gilt lettering to spine, with 12 monochrome plates, collated and complete. With various loosely inserted newspaper clippings and letters relating to the Bowker family. One newspaper clipping pasted onto half title page.
The Bowkers of South Africa arrived in South Africa on 15 May 1820, aboard the Weymouth, after a four-month voyage. They were no ordinary English family—Miles and Anna Maria hailed from the ancient Bourchier and Mitford families, owners of large northern English estates, many of which still stand and are open to the public via England’s National Trust.
Leaving behind privilege and comfort, the Bowkers embarked on a daunting journey into the unknown. Yet they went on to contribute significantly to South Africa in many fields.
The Bowker family were among the most remarkable of South Africa’s early settler pioneers, renowned for their daring exploits as hunters, unmatched marksmanship, deep love of the natural world, and outstanding military service. As soldiers, they fought with distinction in the Frontier Wars, often displaying extraordinary courage under fire. (https://bowkerafricanhunts.com/the-bowkers-of-south-africa)
Condition: Good. Light rubbing to boards, minor bumps to corners of boards, slight shelfwear to top and tail of spine. Tape stains and previous owner’s bookplate to front pastedown, previous seller’s blind stamp on front endpaper, some splitting to gutter between half and full title pages. Foxing throughout, and to edges of textblock. Plates are clean.
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 8vo
