Travels in South Africa. undertaken at the request of the Missionary Society

John Campbell, Minister of Kingsland Chapel

Published by Printed for the author by T. Rutt, Shacklewell, 1815

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1815. hardcover. First edition. portrait frontispiece, folding map and 18 other engraved illustrations. 8vo. contemporary three quarter calf. xv. 582pp. Upon the death of their lead man in South Africa, the Missionary Society of London sent Rev. Campbell out to inspect the atate of the missions and make recommendations for the future. Campbell toured the country, meeting not only the natives, but the Boer settlers, of whom he had a poor opinion. Near Graaf-Reinet, the party met the celebrated traveler/explorer, Burchell and later on they journeyed through the Snewburg and "Bushmen's Country" until they reached Klaar Water, from which place they pushed on for Lattakoo where they made the acquaintance of the king, "Mateebe" and there is an interesting account tof the king and his people. Much information with regard to past events involving the party of Dr. Cowan massacred years earlier and the countries beyond lattakoo was obtained from the king. Campbell made contact with several tribes previously unreached and named many rivers, villages, mountains, lakes and other topographical features. These names have survived by and large. After a journey of nine months, they arrived at the Cape in November 1813 and soon after, the expedition was presented by the governor with a new colony. With a useful appendix of prayers in native languages, short glossary, a list of population and land holdings of the tribes, a list of questions asked at every mission and a new list of regulations created during his trip, a number of skecthes and a portrait of the author. contains valuable informatio and a route map. Original half leather binding somewhat worn. foxing. . . . . Seller Inventory # KTK0099927

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Title: Travels in South Africa. undertaken at the ...

Publisher: Printed for the author by T. Rutt, Shacklewell

Publication Date: 1815

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition