The Annals of Natal, 1495 to 1845 V1 is a historical book written by John Bird and published in 1888. The book covers the history of Natal, a region in South Africa, from the arrival of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in 1495 to the end of the British colonial period in 1845. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Natal's history, including the arrival of European settlers, the establishment of the Dutch East India Company, the British occupation, and the struggles between the Zulu people and the colonial powers. The author draws on a variety of sources, including official records, personal accounts, and oral traditions, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Natal's history. The book is considered an important resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of South Africa, particularly the colonial period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.