The Legend of Lomagundi

The Legend of Lomagundi by Colin Black was published in 1976 in Salisbury, Rhodesia, by Art Printopac. Produced during the late Rhodesian period, the book presents a compact historical and anecdotal account of the Lomagundi district, a region in north-western Mashonaland known for its early gold discoveries, farming settlements, and frontier history. Combining local legend with historical narrative, the work reflects a regional tradition of documenting the stories and personalities associated with the development of rural Rhodesia.

In The Legend of Lomagundi, Black explores the origins and folklore surrounding the Lomagundi area, tracing its name to a local chief and recounting early exploration and settlement in the region. The narrative touches on the arrival of hunters, prospectors, missionaries, and explorers who travelled through the Zambezi valley and the Mashonaland interior during the nineteenth century in search of ivory, trade routes, and mineral wealth. Stories of early gold workings, frontier expeditions, and encounters with the landscape and its inhabitants form an important part of the book's character, blending historical fact with regional tradition.

Illustrated and accessible in style, The Legend of Lomagundi also records aspects of local farming development and the growth of communities in what later became an important agricultural district of Rhodesia. With its combination of local history, anecdote, and legend, the book serves as a valuable piece of Rhodesiana. This 1976 Art Printopac edition remains of particular interest to collectors of regional African history, frontier narratives, and publications connected to the former Rhodesia and the Mashonaland districts.

Condition - Very Good Some dirt marks on the cover, Foxing present.