The Records of a Pioneer Family, ed. Arthur Rabone (hardcover)

Hardcover book. Dustwrapper a little worn in places - see photo. Translated and edited by Arthur Rabone.

"The author collected various papers (letters and diaries) of the Essex Rabone family into an account of pioneer life more than a century ago. Alfred Essex, editor, printer, proprietor and publisher of the Graaff Reinet Herald, who came to south Africa in 1843, invites his father and sisters to leave depression-ridden \london and join him in SA. Includes family matters and comments on The Native War, the Government and philanthropists..."

"William and Harriet Rabone set sail for the Cape (from England) and are shipwrecked 4 miles from Port Elizabeth and are rescued by a passing East Indiaman and taken to St Helena. William's diary of the voyage and their experiences before reaching Algoa Bay makes for interesting and exciting reading. Harriet's letters to a friend in London give a vivid description of life in a small country town.

Published by Struik, Cape Town, 1966. Illustrated. 158 pages. 

Inside - Very good, clean and unblemished copy. Dustwrapper a little worn - see photo.