Palgrave, W.C. (Edited by E.L.P. Stals). - The Commissions of W.C. Palgrave. Special Emissary to South West Africa 1876-1885.

Van Riebeeck Society Second Series No.21. Cape Town 1991 (for 1990). Chocolate cloth boards. 441pp. cold.frontis, illustrated b/w plates. errata slip. No inscriptions. eps lightly foxed else a VG+ copy in matching dustwrapper (spine fading as usual, no chips, loss. or tears). ISBN: 0620160799 In South West Africa for a total of 25 years, Palgrave undertook 5 consecutive commissions to endeavor to introduce British influence into the area. This volume contains the official journals, reports, and minutes produced by him.

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