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Auction #119 begins on 14 Nov 2024

Becker (Peter)

THE PATHFINDERS - A Saga of Exploration in Southern Africa

Published: Viking, Harmondsworth, 1985

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $55

Bidding opens: 14 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 21 Nov 16:30 GMT

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When Jan van Riebeeck and three shiploads of Dutch settlers reached the Cape of Good Hope in 1652-the first Europeans to propose settling there--southern Africa appeared on maps of the world as a featureless blank, an uncharted subcontinent stretching for thousands of miles between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

The saga of its exploration is the incredible story of a colourful and indomitable fraternity, a procession of pioneer hunters and traders, renegade sailors and jail-breakers, prospectors, missionaries, scientists, artists and, indeed, dedicated explorers in the mould of Dr. David Livingstone. All were amaVulindlela-Pathfinders-as the Zulu would say, and all were destined to carve trails into the remotest reaches of the continent.

Hardback with unclipped dustcover. List of Plates and List of Maps. Preface. 282 pages text with supporting photographs.

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 24 X 16cm


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