South West Africa in Early Times – Heinrich Vedder, Ph.D

Description

The book was originally published in German under the title Das Alte Sudwestafrika and its subtitle stated that it was a history of South West Africa up to the date of Maharero’s death in 1890. The authors extensive knowledge of the ethnology of native tribes, their languages, and customs assists in quickening the dry bones of their historical achievements, while folk-lore and tribal tradition are frequently invoked to bridge the gaps between recent and more remote times. The original has been somewhat reduced in size for the purpose of the English Edition

London, 1938. Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st English Edition. (originally in German) Blue boards. Tight copy and very clean albeit slight browning of pages (age) otherwise perfect, and FIRM binding 525pp. + b/w plates. Three fold-out maps present and still crisp. No pen inscriptions (very good) Dust Wrapper, fair, in a protective sleeve for extra protection. NB it is unusual to find a dust wrapper with this book. SEE our OWN picture of the book