Book size: 27.5 cms x 21.5 cms Cover: Soft matt, full colour Pages: 138 (including a few in colour)
Copyright: © Celia Edey 2017 Book design: Vanessa Wilson
Typesetting and production: Quickfox Publishing
Printed by: Digital Action SA, Cape Town, South Africa
ISBN: 978-0-620-76586-2
Liberally illustrated throughout with photographs, the book begins with a brief description of the British Settlement scheme to South Africa of 1820, and tells of the arrival there of the author’s ancestors – the Stanfords, Walkers, Warners, Drivers, Booths and Thackwrays – and their early efforts to make new lives for themselves. The stories of how their children fared, the first generation born in South Africa, leads on to the central section of the book which covers in greater detail the lives of the second generation born in South Africa.
At this point the author, Celia Edey, concentrates on the Stanford family, and in particular, Sir Walter Stanford (1850 -1933) her great-grandfather and his wife Alice (nee Walker). His career and political exploits were extensively explored in his own “Reminiscences” published by the van Riebeeck Society, but Celia interweaves more personal detail about his life and family into a summary of his achievements. She draws on the personal memories of his family and others, to paint a picture of the couple.
The book continues with sections on each of his six children – the third generation born in South Africa – connecting more directly with the author herself. Included at the end, are the stories of his own childhood written by Elliot, Sir Walter Stanford’s eldest son, for his great-grandchildren. Growing up in the Transkei in the very late 19th century and early years of the 20th century, he writes of childish exploits and illustrates each with delightful little pen and ink sketches.
The book is a tribute to her forebears in South Africa, and the author hopes you will enjoy getting to know her ancestors, and perhaps understand how their lives contributed to the history of that country.
Copyright: © Celia Edey 2017 Book design: Vanessa Wilson
Typesetting and production: Quickfox Publishing
Printed by: Digital Action SA, Cape Town, South Africa
ISBN: 978-0-620-76586-2
Liberally illustrated throughout with photographs, the book begins with a brief description of the British Settlement scheme to South Africa of 1820, and tells of the arrival there of the author’s ancestors – the Stanfords, Walkers, Warners, Drivers, Booths and Thackwrays – and their early efforts to make new lives for themselves. The stories of how their children fared, the first generation born in South Africa, leads on to the central section of the book which covers in greater detail the lives of the second generation born in South Africa.
At this point the author, Celia Edey, concentrates on the Stanford family, and in particular, Sir Walter Stanford (1850 -1933) her great-grandfather and his wife Alice (nee Walker). His career and political exploits were extensively explored in his own “Reminiscences” published by the van Riebeeck Society, but Celia interweaves more personal detail about his life and family into a summary of his achievements. She draws on the personal memories of his family and others, to paint a picture of the couple.
The book continues with sections on each of his six children – the third generation born in South Africa – connecting more directly with the author herself. Included at the end, are the stories of his own childhood written by Elliot, Sir Walter Stanford’s eldest son, for his great-grandchildren. Growing up in the Transkei in the very late 19th century and early years of the 20th century, he writes of childish exploits and illustrates each with delightful little pen and ink sketches.
The book is a tribute to her forebears in South Africa, and the author hopes you will enjoy getting to know her ancestors, and perhaps understand how their lives contributed to the history of that country.