'Jim's Journal'. The Diary of James Butler

Published by Grahamstown Rhodes University, 1996

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Seller: Quagga Books ABA ; ILAB, Cape Town, South AfricaQuagga Books ABA ; ILAB

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From the rear cover: "James Butler. arrived in the Eastern Cape in 1876 as a sickly twenty-two year Londoner recuperating from a serious illness. 'Jim' was a Quaker, teetotaller and later newspaper editor, recorded in down-to-earth fashion the daily life, politics, natural history and social encounters of this far-off corner of the colonies." Re-edited and voluminously annotated for publication by the author. 330 Pages. Condition: Very good. Binding: Hardcover. Dust jacket: Very good. Dimensions: 270 x 190.

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Title
'Jim's Journal'. The Diary of James Butler
Author
Butler, James and Garner, Jane (Ed)
Publisher
Grahamstown Rhodes University
Publication year
1996
Condition
Very good
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
270 x 190
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Biographies, Local History

Quagga Books ABA ; ILAB

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Quagga Rare Books and Art has been trading from our shop in Kalk Bay for over 25 years. Owned and run by father and son, George and Simon Curtis. We buy and sell top quality antiquarian books, individually or entire collections, on a variety of subjects. We also deal in modern first editions, maps, watercolours, paintings and other curious objects for the discerning collector.

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