Researches in South Africa; Illustrating the Civil, Moral, and Religious Condition of Native Trbies: Including Journals of the Author’s Travels in the Interior; Together with Detailed Accounts of the Progress of the Christian Missions, Exhibiting the Influence of Christianity in Promoting Civilization
James Duncan, 1828. Binding: Full contemporary calf, with extensive gilt ruling and decorative tooling, as well as gilt tooled centre piece on upper and lower boards. Dentelles along the margins of the inner side of the upper and lower boards. Spine in 4 compartments of raised bands, with gilt ruling and decorative devices, red calf label with gilt title in 2, green calf label with author and volume in 3. All edges marbled. , Notes: John Philip’s book on the impact of colonists and imperialism on native communities, describing with a critical eye the beneficial and detrimental effects. When first published, this book proved to be enormously controversial; being highly critical of European encroachments into South Africa, Philips was brought before Parliament and found guilty for libel. However, as a result of his writings, considerable changes were made into the administration of native affairs in South Africa. , Size: 8vo (213x132mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with frontis piece, unfolding map, folding plan. , Volume: Two Volumes, Pages: P. Vol. 1 Title, Printer’s note, Contents (iii-vi), Preface (vii-xxxv), Note, Plate with Map, 1-403 ; Vol. 2 Title, Printer’s note, Contents (iii-viii), 1-370, Appendix 371-450, Note on Illustrations, Note., Category: Book Africa South;. Handsome and decorative example in full contemporary gilt calf. Item #B4697
Binding: Full contemporary calf, with extensive gilt ruling and decorative tooling, as well as gilt tooled centre piece on upper and lower boards. Dentelles along the margins of the inner side of the upper and lower boards. Spine in 4 compartments of raised bands, with gilt ruling and decorative devices, red calf label with gilt title in 2, green calf label with author and volume in 3. All edges marbled. , Notes: John Philip’s book on the impact of colonists and imperialism on native communities, describing with a critical eye the beneficial and detrimental effects. When first published, this book proved to be enormously controversial; being highly critical of European encroachments into South Africa, Philips was brought before Parliament and found guilty for libel. However, as a result of his writings, considerable changes were made into the administration of native affairs in South Africa. , Size: 8vo (213x132mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with frontis piece, unfolding map, folding plan. , Volume: Two Volumes, Pages: P. Vol. 1 Title, Printer’s note, Contents (iii-vi), Preface (vii-xxxv), Note, Plate with Map, 1-403 ; Vol. 2 Title, Printer’s note, Contents (iii-viii), 1-370, Appendix 371-450, Note on Illustrations, Note., Category: Book Africa South;.
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