1840 1ed South AFRICA Hottentot Slavery Slaves Namaqua Cape Town MAP Shaw RARE
Barnabas Shaw was a 19th-century English missionary who is best-remembered for his voyage to South Africa. After arriving in Cape Town in 1816, he established a Wesleyan mission designed to help and teach slaves and indigenous tribes. Much of his experiences were reported in his book ‘Memorials of South Africa’ – an impressive work. This book has become one of the best works describing local tribes such as the Hottentots, Corannas, Namaquas, Kaffirs, and many others.
1840 1ed South AFRICA Hottentot Slavery Slaves Namaqua Cape Town MAP Shaw RARE
Barnabas Shaw was a 19th-century English missionary who is best-remembered for his voyage to South Africa. After arriving in Cape Town in 1816, he established a Wesleyan mission designed to help and teach slaves and indigenous tribes. Much of his experiences were reported in his book ‘Memorials of South Africa’ – an impressive work. This book has become one of the best works describing local tribes such as the Hottentots, Corannas, Namaquas, Kaffirs, and many others.
Item number: #19437
Price: $599
SHAW, Barnabas
Memorials of South Africa
London : J. Mason, 1840. 1st edition
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- 371, [1]
- Illustrated frontispiece and map
- Provenance: Bookplate – George Carr Kinnes
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~9in X 5.75in (23cm x 14.5cm)
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19437
Categories
Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern
Voyages & Exploration & Maps
Authors
SHAW, Barnabas
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete