Reminiscences of a Transkeian - WT Brownlee

Pietermaritzburg, 1975 (first edition).

Hardcover with dustcover, 156 pages. Good condition. Rust spots and some tanning in front and back. Neat and clean pages. The dustcover has some wear and tear. The hardcover and binding is good. 

William Thomson Brownlee served in the Native Affairs Department in the Transkeian Territories from 1876 until 1916 when he retired as Chief Magistrate in charge of the administration of those Territories. Of him it was said, "he had a wonderful knowledge of native character and mentality. He spoke the language perfectly. In his knowledge he was without equal. He had the pen of a ready writer and the 'Dispatch' had from time to time the privilege of publishing articles by him in its columns." (Daily Dispatch, May 1933.) Included are the exploits of the notorious gun-thief, Sidubelekana, of Beja, the legendary cattle-raider and the tragic story of the deaths of Ngamlana's three sons.There is humour in the tale of Maqashu the Ancient and the love-story of Dambuza.