Biographical Memoir of John Montagu

With a sketch of some of the public affairs connected with the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, during his administration as Colonial Secretary, from 1848 to 1853. Montagu accompanied Governor Arthur to Van Diemen's Land in 1823 and remained there until he fell out with Franklin in 1842 after which he entered the administration of the Colony of The Cape of Good Hope.

Hardcover. English. Harrison A.S. Robertson, London & Cape Town. 1855. 612 pages, frontis portrait of John Montagu, 4 tinted lithographic plates. In original worn dark blue covers, faded gilt title on spine. Front and rear hinges slightly cracked but holding firmly. Fair amount of foxing in prelims, pages uncut. Book No: 2501851