Dickason, G.B.

Irish Settlers to the Cape – History of the Clanwilliam 1820 settlers from Cork Harbour [and Passage West].

Cape Town, A.A.Nalkema / Cape Town, 1973. Octavo. 113 pages with numerous photographic illustrations. Hardcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear.

Illustrations include: Sailing Ship “The East Indian” (built in Hull in 1819) / The Garrison (Clanwilliam) / Map of Ireland with Cork Harbour inset (Passage West) / Waterview, Passage West, Ireland / Bridge over the River Slaney, Baltinglass, Ireland / Aerial View of Passage West / Map of Saldanha Bay / Settler House (Clanwilliam) / Captain Walter Synnot’s House (Clanwilliam) / View of Mount Synnot etc. etc.

Includes the following chapters:

Chapter I:
The Major events in Ireland, England and Europe (1792 – 1820)

Chapter II:
The scheme of Emigration / Areas of intended location / Assembly of the Four Parties of Settlers at Cork Harbour / Departure for the Cape /

Chapter III:
Arrival at the Cape of Good Hope / Disembarkation at Saldanha Bay and journey to Clanwilliam / At the Settler allotments of Clanwilliam and events there

Chapter IV:
The transfer of some settlers to Albany / Albany, (1821 – 1837) / Appendices: Brief outline biographies / Robert Dickason and his children / The Settler lists

• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 31658AB

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