Journey to Gubuluwayo: Letters of Frs H. Depelchin and C. Croonenberghs, S.J. 1879, 1880, 1881 (Rhod

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Journey to Gubuluwayo: Letters of Frs H. Depelchin and C. Croonenberghs, S.J. 1879, 1880, 1881 (Rhodesiana reprint library - silver series, 24)

Depelchin, H
Published by Books of Rhodesia, Bulawayo, 1979
ISBN 10: 0869201867 / ISBN 13: 9780869201862
The two Belgian Fathers describe the journey of their party by ox-wagon from Grahamstown to Tati, where they set up a base, and then on to King Lobengula's Gubuluwayo. There they established their mission. Lobengula and the Matabele history, customs and ceremonies are carefully described. 
Translated by Moira Lloyd. Newly-set English translation of Trois ans dans L'Afrique Australe. Le pays des Matabeles. Debuts de la Mission du Zambese Published in Brussels in 1882. Introduced, edited and annotated by R.S. Roberts (Vol 24 Silver Series). With additional map and new illustrations. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 375 pages. Frontispiece. 

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