Limited, numbered edition. Number 1108 of 2000.
Nil Desperandum: The Bazley Story by Denzil Bazley, published by The Royle Trust in 2000, provides a detailed historical account of the Bazley family and their significant role in the early development of the KwaZulu-Natal region. Combining genealogical research, local history, and personal narrative, the book traces the Bazleys' pioneering efforts in agriculture, industry, and community establishment during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As a family-authored record, Nil Desperandum: The Bazley Story offers an unusually intimate look at regional development through the experiences of one influential lineage.
Within Nil Desperandum: The Bazley Story, the author builds a portrait of perseverance, enterprise, and adaptation by examining how the family helped shape the South Coast through farming, sugar operations, settlement initiatives, and civic involvement. The book makes substantial use of family documents, letters, photographs, and oral history, presenting a vivid depiction of colonial life, economic challenges, and the evolving social landscape of Natal. Through these accounts, readers gain insight into both personal stories and the broader historical forces influencing the region.
For collectors of South African regional history, family histories, or privately published works, Nil Desperandum: The Bazley Story is an uncommon and valuable resource. Its limited publication and detailed archival content make it especially attractive to researchers studying early settlement patterns or the growth of agricultural enterprises along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Clear, well-structured, and richly documented, Nil Desperandum: The Bazley Story preserves a legacy that remains significant in the historical narrative of the region.
Condition - Near Fine
Very well-kept condition with light shelf. Signed on title page
