ALL; GBR > ZAF; 1824- Book "British Settlers in Natal 1824-1857; A Biographical Register, Vol. 1 Abbott-Ayres", by Shelagh O'Byrrne Spencer, 1981. BIG Hardback book, INDEXED, 11.5" x 8.5", 128 pages in GOOD CONDITION, illustrated & with maps. It was the dream of riches to be won from the ivory trade the first lured British hunter-traders to Port Natal in 1824 (to South Africa from Britain). This colorful band of adventurers was augmented by a steady trickle of fortune-seekers, missionaries and traders who made their way to Natal from the Cape Colony. Once British rule was firmly established in 1845, schemes were set in motion by Joseph BYRNE and others to bring permanent settlers from Britain to develop the new territory and under their auspices several thousand emigrants had come to new homes in Natal by the end of 1857. Who were they? How did they come? Where did they settle? Whom did they marry? Who were their children? Answers are here in this book which contains the biographies of 93 of these early Natalians. A GREAT reference book that will serve interests in genealogy as well as historians and the exploration of European expansion and colonization in not only South Africa but also Britain's former colonies of settlement! The biographies included are from Abbott-Ayres but a more complete listing of names with some births are also included. Contents also include "Immigrant vessels"; "Related surnames"; "Roll of British settlers in Natal, 1824-1857"; "Source List", etc. The "British Settlers in Natal, 1824-1857" includes ALL NAMES, not just the A's and is complete at the time of this book going to press; this list includes 16 pages consisting of this list of names, some with birth dates! GREAT Reference book! See book at: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=207169110 -- \\\|/// \\ ~ ~ // Give your children these two things - One is roots, ( @ @ ) the other, wings. -oOOo-(_)-oOOo- Rose CAUDLE TERRY, Washington state @>,--'--- BILYEU Listowner/Listmother (genealogical) & Proud RootsWeb Sponsor [email protected] http://www.genealogy.bilyeu.com/ Current publications available at: http://cgi3.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItems&userid=rosess