The Story of the British Settlers of 1820 in South Africa by Harold Edward Hockly
The Story of the British Settlers of 1820 in South Africa by Harold Edward Hockly
Hardcover
Publisher: Juta & Co Limited, Cape Town and Johannesburg, 1957 Second enlarged and revised Edition.
Used - Very Good. The DJ has some signs of slight edge wear and tear but the book pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged with only minimal tanning and spotting on first and last pages. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The book is protected with a Cellophane cover. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.
This book chronicles the arrival of the Settlers of 1820 on the shores of Southern Africa; their location on the Eastern Frontier of the old Cape Colony as a buffer against the increasing migration of the Bantu tribes westwards into the Colony; their early pioneering efforts to establish themselves in the face of seemingly insurmountable hardships and obstacles; the narrowly averted collapse of the infant Settlement through drought, famine, flood, hostile invasion and war; and the eventual advance of its sturdy founders to peace, security and prosperity.
Over 100 illustrations and 3 maps, most of them reproduced from rare old prints. Also a Roll of Honour and a complete list of the original Settlers. Maps as end-papers.
