Narrative of the Kaffir War: 1850-1851-1852 (Africana Collectanea, Vol. II)

2 volumes in 1, 18 unnumbered leaves of plates, illustrations. Facsimile reprint of a work first published in London in 1851 and combining text of the Grahamstown ed. of 1852. Includes index. The history of the 8th frontier war and events leading up to this conflict. The writers had personal experience of conditions in the Eastern Cape at this time and were motivated by a desire to record daily happenings on the frontier. A considerable number of original 1820 Settlers died in the series of frontier wars.

Hardcover. English. Struik. 1962 facsimile reprint, limited edition no 252 of 750 copies. 351 & 160 pp (parts 1 & 2). In bright green faux leather cover, end papers have tape residue with ex-libris name inside. Book No: 2505674