THE STORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE ORANGE FREE STATE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Hardcover with DJ. Vantage Press First edition pages. The DJ has some marks and fading and some nicks here and there and is not price-clipped. The book itself is in good condition. It is inscribed on the inside front cover. " To Dear Ivy and Arthur with all my love and best wishes, Gladys, 6th June .(see pics below). Please feel free to ask questions.   " Mr. Roberts put down the first borehole in the Orange Free State in . When the borehole reached a depth of fou thousand and forty-six feet, a number of gold reefs were intersected, including the Gold Estate Reef. These were the first gold reefs ever to be found in the Orange Free State. later, a second borehole led to the discovery of another payable reef, the Basal Reef, which was at a shallower depth. The story of these goldfields and of the temendous impact thay have had on the development of this part of South Africa has been sensitively and perceptively written by the geologist's widow, Gladys Roberts. Her pride in his work has been affirmed by the many honors accorded to Allan Roberts by his country."   Please look at my other book listings as I am happy to combine postage should you wish to purchase more than one item. 10% discount will be given for orders of 5 or more books packaged and posted together. Click the link below to see what other books I have for sale