Author: H. Rider Haggard
Title: 1888 Cetywayo and His White Neighbours; or, Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal , and the Transvaal
Description: London, Truber & Co. 1888. Cloth. A smart edition of H. Rider Haggard"s first full-length published work, recounting his time in South Africa, containing the first printing of Haggard"s new introduction. Originally published in 1882, "Cetywayo and His White Neighbours, or Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal and the Transvaal" was H. Rider Haggard"s first full-length published work. The non-fiction work was based on Haggard"s time working in South Africa and his experience of the Zulu king Cetshwayo kaMpande, who sought fruitlessly to make peace with the British. Haggard is known for his adventure romance fictions set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, such as "King Solomon"s Mines" and "She". Both novels have been turned into films many times. This edition contains the first printing of Haggard"s new introduction of 72 pages dated 25th January 1888. Second edition. In publisher"s original blue cloth, with gilt title to front board and spine. Externally, smart, with some damp staining to the extremities, particularly on the front board. Some minor bumping to the extremities and small chip towards the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Some light age toning to the pages, otherwise pages are bright and clean. Previous owner"s (?) stamp to first title page. Previous bookseller"s stamp to p314. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: South Africa Non-fiction Zulu Cetshwayo kaMpande Non-fiction None


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