History (SA)

	Summary of the Report of the Commission for the Socio-Economic Development of the Bantu Areas Within the Union of South Africa - F R Tomlinson Summary of the Report of the Commission for the Socio-Economic Development of the Bantu Areas Within the Union of South Africa by F R Tomlinson and others is the abridged version of the full report. The commission took evidence from people and institutions and undertook original research. it also tried, where possible, to present its findings and ideas by means of maps.	ZAR 250.00
	The Secret History of South Africa - H. R. Abercrombie The Secret History of South Africa: Sixty-five Years in the Transvaal by H. R. Abercrombie records the eventful period of the author's life which includes the time of 1875-1910 where he not only lived but appreciated the movements of his times.	ZAR 200.00
	Rule of Fear - Peter Becker Rule of Fear by Peter Becker is a fine biography and is the first detailed study of Dingane, King of the Zulu, the most controversial and least understood of all South African tribal kings. Dingane - the Needy One - rose to fame in 1828 after assassinating Shaka Zulu and usurping the Zulu throne, and in this exciting and often horrifying life-story, the author presents an objective and accurate assessment of Dingane's true character, and of the motives which gave rise to the treacheries and brutalities that have made his name notorious.	ZAR 225.00
	In the Footsteps of Eve - Lee R Berger In the Footsteps of Eve by Lee R Berger is a carefully reasoned argument that the true cradle of our species lies in South Africa rather than in East Africa home of the famous 'Lucy' skeleton. Long inscriptions from both authors and someone called to Steve to the previous owner. Signed.	ZAR 250.00
	The Development of Education in the Transvaal, 1836-1951 - A. K. Bot The Development of Education in the Transvaal, 1836-1951 by A. K. Bot is an illustrated brochure which the author wrote as a sequel to A Century of Education in the Transvaal, 1836-1936, and continues on from 1936, bringing his historical review up to date, by adding new chapters. This copy have been signed by A. K. Bot.	ZAR 300.00
	Notes on South African Affairs - W. B. Boyce Notes on South African Affairs by W. B. Boyce is volume XXXIX in the Africana Collecteana series and was first published in 1838. Boyce was a Wesleyan missionary and a trusted adviser to Sir Benjamin d'Urban during the frontier war of 1834-5	ZAR 250.00
	Archives Year Book for South African History 1942-II - Botha, CG et al Archives Year Book for South African History, 1942-II edited by CG Botha; C Beyers; JLM Franken; HB Thom contains the following segments:	ZAR 150.00
	The Tembu - Joan A Broster The Tembu by Joan A Broster is a detailed account of the art, customs, songs, dances and ceremonies of the Tembu people, in which the author sets out to explain the intricacies of tribal life. From the deep understanding of the people about whom she writes and from years of dedicated research, Joan Broster has compiled this unique study of the Tembu people, to stand as a permanent record of an African culture in the face of sweeping social changes in modern African societies.	ZAR 450.00
	Reminiscences of Kaffir Life and History and Other Papers - Charles Brownlee Reminiscences of Kaffir Life and History and Other Papers by Charles Brownlee is a sketch of Brownlee's life, giving an account of many stirring deeds in which he took an active part.	ZAR 700.00
	To Horse and Away - Jose Burman To Horse and Away by Jose Burman the story of Equus Caballus in South Africa from prehistory to modern times and shines the spotlight on the horse in transport and travel, in war and recreation, in farming and communication. It also looks at the various breeds in South Africa today	ZAR 65.00
	South Africa - Mangosuthu G. Buthelezi 1st US edition of South Africa: My Vision of the Future by Mangosuthu G. Buthelezi. South Africa by Mangosuthu G. Buthelezi, leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal is the intensely personal book by a black South African leader and his visions of the future.	ZAR 90.00
	Centenary - Paul H. Butterfield Centenary: The first 100 years of English Freemasonry in the Transvaal 1878-1978 by Paul H. Butterfield traces the methods by which English freemasonry spread throughout South and South-West Africa (Namibia). The evolution of the Transvaal Lodges is discussed in the context of the political history of the region and the Anglo-Boer War.	ZAR 350.00
	The Kruger National Park - Jane Carruthers The Kruger National Park by Jane Carruthers is an important pioneering work in the growing field of environmental history. Lavishly illustrated.	ZAR 175.00
	The Magaliesberg - Vincent Carruthers The Magaliesberg by Vincent Carruthers is a masterful portrayal of the diversity of these mountains. The Magaliesberg mountains are more than two billion years old - one of the oldest mountain ranges on the planet and the book traces their creation and the changes in the landscape over this vast passage of time. The ancient geomorphology has given rise to a wide spectrum of different habitats and a consequent diversity of plant and animal life.	ZAR 300.00
	The Memorandum of Commissary J. A. de Mist - Kathleen M. Jeffreys The Memorandum of Commissary J. A. de Mist translated by Kathleen M. Jeffreys is the report of the commission sent to the Cape in the critical years between the two British occupations. The purpose of the report was to decide on the future government of the Cape, but it ranged widely over social, economic and political conditions of the Cape at the end of the 18the century. Volume 3 of the Van Riebeeck Society.	ZAR 750.00
	Die Dagboek Van H.A.L. Hamelberg 1855-1871 - FJ Du T. Spies Die Dagboek Van H.A.L. Hamelberg: 1855- 871 by FJ Du T. Spies is a retelling of the original diary by the consul-general of the Orange Freestate. Volume 33 in the first series of VRS Publications. There is an English summary, translated by NG Sabbagha. Illustrated with b&w photos.	ZAR 180.00
	Mzabalazo - Barry Feinberg & Andre Odendaal Mzabalazo: A Pictorial History Of the African National Congress by Barry Feinberg & Andre Odendaal shows archived photographs from the ANC's days as a liberation movement. First published as a paperback format of a portable exhibition of posters in 1994.	ZAR 150.00
	Flags Over South Africa - R. Gerard Flags Over South Africa by R. Gerard is a description and history of flags, heraldry and emblems in use in South Africa since the arrival of white settlers	ZAR 390.00
	Black Political Thought in the Making of South African Democracy - C. R. D. Halisi Black Political Thought in the Making of South African Democracy by C. R. D. Halisi is a penetrating study that examines the important influence of black nationalism on political thought in South Africa.	ZAR 120.00
	The Regiment - R Hamley The Regiment: The History and Uniform of the BSA Police: An Outline of the History and the Uniforms of the British South African Police by R Hamley covers the aspects of the history of the uniforms as well as arms and equipment. Illustrated with line drawings.	ZAR 600.00
	Father Huddleston's Picture Book - Trevor Huddleston Father Huddleston's Picture Book by Trevor Huddleston is a pictorial history of the life of Father Trevor Huddleston and the role he played against apartheid in South Africa. Trevor Huddleston (1913–1998) was an English Anglican bishop. He was the Bishop of Stepney in London before becoming the second Archbishop of the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean. He was best known for his anti-apartheid activism and his book Naught for Your Comfort.	ZAR 300.00
	J.B.M. Hertzog - Maria Hugo J.B.M. Hertzog: 'n Volk Praat Met Sy Leier by Maria Hugo is a study of the public addresses given by former South African president J.B.M. Hertzog, from 1912 to 1939. A study in Afrikaner nationalism. Afrikaans text.	ZAR 150.00
	Maritime South Africa - Brian Ingpen and Robert Pabst Maritime South Africa by Brian Ingpen and Robert Pabst is a unique record of South Africa's maritime history with chapters providing detailed information on Harbour Facilities, Naval Vessels (with the emphasis on the two World Wars), the Passenger Trade (Union-Castle mailships, etc), Cargo Vessels - from Coasters and Tramp Steamers to Supertankers and Container Ships; Shipwrecks & Casualties at Sea; Smaller Vessels including Trawlers, Whalers and others. Illustrated with 400 photographs in colour and black/white.	ZAR 150.00
	Archives Year Book for South African History 1956-I - Kieser,A; Franken, JLM; Pelzer, AN; Wiid, JA Archives Year Book for South African History for 1956, volume 1 edited by Dr. A. Kieser; JLM Franken, AN Pelzer and JA Wiid. Contains three articles: The first, 'Joseph Chamberlain and the South African Republic 1895-1899,' is by Richard H. Wilde. This is followed by 'Willem Hendrik Jacobsz se rol in die onafhanklikheid - en eenheidstrewe van die Voortrekkers op die Hoeveld (1847-1852)' by G. D. J. Duvenage. Finally, 'The Siege of Pretoria 1880 1881,' is by Arthur M. Davey.	ZAR 150.00
	On Circuit in Kafirland - Perceval M Laurence On Circuit in Kafirland by Perceval M Laurence collects this colonial judge's writings in one volume. They represent some of the recreations, legal and literary of a colonial judge. Laurence says in his preface that the press received his previous literary endeavour kindly and "..with such complete indifference by the book buying public - if such an entity still exists - that I understand some 'remainders' are still procurable on very reasonable terms." This just goes to show that nothing has changed 100 years later.	ZAR 1,250.00