GARDINER, GORDON. — The Pattern of Chance.

London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co.Ltd, nd. 0. "The author disclaims all knowledge of the flora, fauna, seasons and dialects of Cape Colony. This is possibly the only book regarding South Africa in existence where the word 'kopje' never occurs. In writing his story he has relied wholly on memories, authentic byt capricious, of more than a quarter of a century ago." Pp.314, Christmas gift bookplate to front free endpaper, slight toning to endpapers. Red cloth, sunning to lower front edge, dustwrapper slightly soiled with edge chips, small gift sticker to front fold-in flap. VG/G+.