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About the product 8vo; original blue cloth, lettered in gilt on spine, with gilt publisher's monogram to upper cover; no dustwrapper; pp. xiii + (i) + 248, incl. index; plates; some illustrations in text. Very good condition."The arrival at the Cape of Good Hope, early in 1834, of Sir John Herschel and Thomas Maclear initiated for them a period of intense scientific endeavour. Herschel was graced by a name which, from the astronomical discoveries of his father, Sir William Herschel, was already a household word. The younger Herschel was arguably the most famous scientist ever to spend a significant portion of his life in the beneficial clime of the Cape. Much has been written about Herschel's scientific work at the Cape. The picture is far from complete, however.. This gives some justification for the publication of what is in fact the majority of the letters written by Herschel during his residence at the Cape. For Maclear the situation is quite the reverse. Completely unknown on his arrival at the Cape, he had steadily to build up fame on the foundations of industry and public service. By the time of his death in 1879 his repute was such that his passing moved even the Cape Parliament to a salutation.. Yet the nature of the man is hardly known in the country of his adoption, and his contributions are largely forgotten in his chosen profession. Although a full-scale biography is required to do justice to Maclear, the diaries and letters reproduced here will go some way towards establishing his character." Maclear&Herschel. Letters&Diaries at the Cape of Good Hope 1834-1838 (Books)

About the product Number 434 of an edition limited to 500 copies. Graham's Town Series, number 11. 8vo; original dark brown cloth, lettered in gilt on spine, with publisher's device in gilt to upper cover; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. xxxix + (i) + 216, incl. index; map; contemporary illustrations. Dustwrapper sunned on spine panel; occasional fox spot. Very good condition."Friedrich Gottlob Kayser was born in'Luther country'in northern Germany in 1800. At the age of 22 he decided on a missionary career. He was tested and finally accepted by the London Missionary Society in 1826. He and his wife, whom he had dutifully courted and married in London, arrived at Bethelsdorp in the last quarter of 1827. He served his apprenticeship under John Brownlee at the Buffalo River from 1827 to 1832. The next six years were the most challenging of his career. He succeeded the Reads as the missionary to Maqoma, the most redoubtable of all chiefs descended from Rharhabe."