Joseph Baynes. Pioneer – Pearse, R O

Biography of a remarkable man, one of the Byrne settlers, who came out to South Africa in 1850. Founded and built up a magnificent estate, called Baynesfield, which he left as a gift to the people of South Africa. Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister and originator of the Congella harbour. Provides a brilliant picture of Victorian social and political life in Natal. A number of b&w photographs. Some light foxing to front and rear prelims with foxing to all edges. 331 Pages. Contents clean and binding sound. 1st Edition. Condition: Good+. Dust jacket: Good. Some edge-wear and rubbing. Foxing to the verso. Binding: Hardcover. Brown boards with green and white lettering.

Publisher: Shuter & Shooter
Date Published: 1983
Publication Place: Pietermaritzburg
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good+.
Binding: Hardcover. Brown boards with green and white lettering.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Good. Some edge-wear and rubbing. Foxing to the verso.