The Flower of the Hidden Crown. And Other Letters To Boys and Girls from a South African Stoep.

Pagan, John Hamilton.

Published by Edinburgh / London, Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier., 1913

About this Item

13 cm x 18 cm. 87 pages with a photograph of John Hamiton Pagan. Original hardcover with protective plastic cover. Very good condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Pages yellowing with age and some slight stained in places. Inscribed note to the owner on title page. Also signed and inscribed by the author. A small hand written note inserted at the back. Clean inside with solid binding. "The following letters were written by the Reverend John Hamilton Pagan, B.D. during a long illness from his stoep in De Aar and other places in Cape Colony, to the Boys and Girls of the Presbyterian Church of South Africa. They were printed monthly "The Presbyterian Churchman," along with a series of questions on Scripture, and were eagerly welcomed by a large circle of readers. Mr Pagan died on the 14th September, 1913. The Editorial Committee have resolved to publish his letters in this collected form, as they believe that many will be glad to have such a memorial of a man greatly beloved and a faithful Minister of Jesus Christ". (Publisher). In one chapter there is an interesting mention of David Livingstone, naming an area "Fossil Hill" in Griqualand West / Other chapters are: The Khaki Weed / The Wacht-een-Beetje Tree / etc. Sprache: english. Seller Inventory # 44148AB

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Flower of the Hidden Crown. And Other ...

Publisher: Edinburgh / London, Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier.

Publication Date: 1913

Binding: Hardcover