Journal of a Visit to South Africa in 1815 and 1816 with Some Account of the Missionary Settlements of the United Brethren, near The Cape of Good Hope – Latrobe, Rev. C.I.

The author was appointed by the Directors of the Missions of the “United Brethren” to visit the settlements of Genadendal and Groenekloof. Upon his arrival at he Cape, The Governor expressed a wish that a third station should be opened and in order to choose a site, Latrobe travelled through a large part of the country, right up to the frontier on the Fish River. There is a description of the Groenekloof area and the hot springs around Caledon along with detailed account of Boer life in the outlying farm areas. Accompanied by Mr John Melville, Government Surveyor of the Cape, and others, the party set off for Zeekogat ear George, Welgelegen, Utenhage and on to the Witte and Little Fish Rivers. Returning via a similar route but visiting Plettenberg and Mossel Bays. There is a large folding map showing the outward journey in red and the return in blue. There are 12 fine coloured equating plates and 4 black and white plates. vii, directions to the binder and 406 pp. plus 2pg. ads. Bound in the original buff boards with paper label to the spine and untrimmed edges. Edgewear to the boards and splitting at the head and foot but binding tight. 1st Edition. Condition: Very good. Binding: Hardcover. Original buff boards with paper label to the spine and untrimmed edges.

Publisher: L B Seeley
Date Published: 1818
Publication Place: London
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Very good.
Binding: Original buff boards with paper label to the spine and untrimmed edges.