On the South African Frontier
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1899.
On the South African Frontier is an essential read for scholars and enthusiasts of African history, colonial studies, and indigenous rights. It blends historical narrative with insightful analysis, making it a valuable contribution to understanding the complexities of frontier dynamics and their enduring implications.
Dark green cloth with titles stamped in gilt, bordered on the perimeter; 8.5 inches tall; xxii [1] 429 pages with an index; two color folded maps attached at the rear; tissue-guarded frontispiece plus 31 photographic plates.
The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with a sunned spine. Previous owner’s name in penned ink on the front free endpage with his library bookplate on the pastedown.
William Brown, a seasoned historian specializing in African studies, employs a rigorous analytical approach, drawing from extensive archival research and primary sources to present a vivid portrayal of frontier life. The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected vignettes, each highlighting pivotal moments in the region's history, from early encounters between European settlers and local tribes to the formation of settler communities and the ensuing conflicts.
Thematically, the book addresses issues of land dispossession, resistance movements, and the forging of new identities amidst the turbulent frontier environment. It critically examines the intersections of race, ethnicity, and power dynamics, offering nuanced insights into the lasting legacies of colonial expansion on African societies.
Subjects: South African History, Colonialism, Indigenous Resistance, African Studies.
Item #20734
Price: $150.00
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