Lotgevalle van die Voortrekkers in Natal na Bloedrivier 1838-1843 - Historical Research Panel / Compiled Archives

Lotgevalle van die Voortrekkers in Natal na Bloedrivier 1838-1843

An Essential Historiography of the Short-Lived Republic of Natalia and Frontier Governance

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: Lotgevalle van die Voortrekkers in Natal na Bloedrivier 1838-1843
• Author: Historical Research Panel / Compiled Archives
• Publisher: Nasionale Pers Beperk, Kaapstad / Bloemfontein
• Publication Date: Circa 1939–1942 (First Edition Era)
• ISBN: None Issued (Pre-ISBN Antiquarian Era)
• Edition Details: First Edition, standard historical monograph release.
• Binding: Original publisher's stiff paper wrappers / lightweight card covers.
• Physical Format: Octavo (8vo). Enhanced with transcription copies of early pioneer letters, volksraad records, and diplomatic notes.
• Language: Afrikaans

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Very Good (VG) / Clean Antiquarian Copy
• Exterior / Covers: The paper covers are flat and structurally complete, with natural age-browning across the front, rear, and spine panels. The spine remains uncrased and intact, without the typical paper splitting often seen in books of this age.
• Interior: Very Good. The pages show light, uniform browning along the margins due to the high-acid paper stock used at the time. The text block remains firm, clean, and free of annotations, highlighting, or dog-ears.

Synopsis & Historical Value

This book provides a detailed look at the challenging years of the Voortrekkers in Natal following the Battle of Blood River, from 1838 to 1843. Published by Nasionale Pers, the text explores the rise and fall of the short-lived Republic of Natalia. It uses primary sources to detail their early attempts at setting up a government, their complex relationships with the Zulu nation under King Panda, and the political friction that led to British annexation in 1843, shedding light on a critical turning point in frontier history.

Author Profile: Nasionale Pers Editorial Board

During the mid-20th century, the Nasionale Pers editorial team worked closely with leading South African historians and archivist panels to publish foundational historical works. This series aimed to preserve primary source documents, diaries, and official council records from the early pioneer republics, making them accessible to the public and ensuring the preservation of key historical perspectives.