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On God's Mountain - Mohamed Amin, Duncan Willetts and Brian TetleyOn God's Mountain: The story of Mount Kenya by Mohamed Amin, Duncan Willetts and Brian Tetley is a magnificently illustrated book which describes the geology, peoples and explorers of this magnificent mountain. |
ZAR 110.00 |
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Chris Bonington's Everest - Chris BoningtonChris Bonington's Everest by Chris Bonington honours the highest point on Earth with exhilarating panoramic photography and gripping tales of triumph and tragedy at 29,000 feet. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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Quest for Adventure - Chris BoningtonQuest for Adventure: Remarkable Feats of Exploration and Adventure from 1950 to 2000 by Chris Bonington looks at the adventurous impulses which have driven men and women to accomplish remarkable feats from climbing mountains to exploring caves. Profusely illustrated. |
ZAR 120.00 |
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Playing the Enemy - John CarlinPlaying the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation by John Carlin is the true story of how the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together. |
ZAR 80.00 |
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At Speed - Mark CavendishAt Speed: My life in the fast lane by Mark Cavendish tells his very personal story of the journey to the top, and gets to the heart of the pain and the passion, and the guts and the glory of professional cycling. Cycling bible L''Equipe has responded to his staggering success by naming him the best sprinter in the history of Tour de France. |
ZAR 110.00 |
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Everest - Broughton CoburnEverest: Mountain Without Mercy by Broughton Coburn describes how David Breashears and his team led an expedition up Everest in order to film the event on an IMAX camera. Illustrated with detailed maps and more than one hundred and thirty dramatic photographs, Everest encapsulates the culture, the history, and the adventure that surround this monolithic icon. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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Gold Under Their Hooves - John CollingsGold Under Their Hooves: A History of the Johannesburg Turf Club, 1887-1987 by John Collings is a history of the first 100 years of Johannesburg Turf Club. Includes many photographs, both black-and-white and colour, which accompanies the text. Introduction by Eric Gallo. This copy is a deluxe edition No. 80/250 addressed to previous owner. |
ZAR 450.00 |
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Met die Maties op die Rugbyveld: 1880-1955 - Danie Craven & Piet JordaanMet die Maties op die Rugbyveld: 1880-1955 by Danie Craven and Piet Jordaan is the history of Maties rugby, including team lists, photos, scores and much more. Afrikaans text. Signed by author. |
ZAR 350.00 |
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South African Cricket: 1927-1947 - Louis DuffusSouth African Cricket: 1927-1947:Volume III by Louis Duffus, former South African cricketer and renowned writer of the game, presents a detailed record of matches and events. Includes 34 illustrations. |
ZAR 300.00 |
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Touchlines & Deadlines - Tom Eaton and Luke AlfredTouchlines & Deadlines: A Compendium of South African Sports Writings by Tom Eaton and Luke Alfred is a collection of South African sports writing. The triumphs, the heartbreaks, the glory, the controversies, the heroes and the villains - South Africa's sporting history is one of drama and greatness. |
ZAR 75.00 |
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The Secret Race - Tyler Hamilton and Daniel CoyleThe Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France by Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle is the book that rocked the world of professional cycling—and exposed, at long last, the doping culture surrounding the sport and its most iconic rider, Lance Armstrong. |
ZAR 80.00 |
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Bass Fishing in Southern Africa - A. B. W. ImpeyBass Fishing in Southern Africa by A. B. W. Impey presents a fascinating look at Bass fishing in and around Southern Africa and includes useful tips on tackle, lures, methods, etc. Included in the book are numerous photographs and sketches done mainly by the author. |
ZAR 225.00 |
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Fallen Giants - Maurice Isserman and Stewart WeaverFallen Giants: A History of Himalayan mountaineering from the age of empire to the age of extremes by Maurice Isserman and Stewart Weave is a lively and generously illustrated book in which historians Maurice Isserman and Stewart Weaver present the first comprehensive history of Himalayan mountaineering in fifty years. |
ZAR 150.00 |
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The Rise of the Phoenix - Peter JoyceThe Rise of the Phoenix: The Story Of Sport In The New South Africa by Peter Joyce is a fascinating account of South Africa's post-isolation sporting experiences. The author offsets the triumphs that brought the nation glory when the country was finally reintegrated and welcomed back into the international sporting arena against events that set it apart in the dark days of apartheid. |
ZAR 95.00 |
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Ories Orical Newsletter Vol 2 No 2 - Oriental Rongotai Football ClubOries Orical Newsletter Vol 2 No 2 for June 1985 of the Oriental Rongotai Football Club (inc) based in New Zealand. |
ZAR 30.00 |
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To the Summit - Joseph PoindexterTo the Summit: Fifty Mountains that Lure, Inspire and Challenge by Joseph Poindexter takes armchair adventurers as well as experienced climbers to the peaks of the 50 most powerful and intriguing mountains in the world. It collects writings about mountains and mountain climbing, illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photos. |
ZAR 225.00 |
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Scream - Jonathan RendallScream: The Tyson Tapes by Jonathan Rendall presents an oral history of Tyson's life, built around statements from those who knew him intimately from the beginning, including trainers, gym-mates and press agents. This compelling short biography chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of one of the most controversial figures in world sport. |
ZAR 130.00 |
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The Poisoned Chalice - Gavin RichThe Poisoned Chalice: The rise and fall of the post-isolation Springbok coaches by Gavin Rich takes an in-depth look at each of the coaches in the post-apartheid years, and at the same time examines how the role has evolved over the past two decades. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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1991 World Cup Rugby programme: England vs New Zealand1991 World Cup Rugby programme: England vs New Zealand is the official programme for the Pool 1 - Game 1A played in Twickenham, London on Thursday 3rd October 1991 which included the opening ceremony for the 1991 Rugby World Cup |
ZAR 30.00 |
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Fly Fishing For All - Yellow SpiderFly Fishing For All by Yellow Spider (pseudonym) covers subjects from the very basics in getting started to fishing etiquette in general. A South African book with diagrams and illustrations. |
ZAR 150.00 |
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Himalayan Quest - Ed ViestursHimalayan Quest by Ed Viesturs offers an unforgettable glimpse into the remarkable world of Ed Viesturs, America’s best-known high altitude climber, and the breathtaking landscape in which he works. It is an unparalleled showcase of both the heartbreaking tragedy and the ineffable joy Viesturs has experienced while striving at the limits of human endurance. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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Winning - Stuart H WalkerWinning: The Psychology of Competition by Stuart H Walker addresses the competitor-whether in sailing, tennis, golf, baseball, or other sport. Stuart H. Walker demonstrates that what competition means to the competitor is the main determinant of success and failure, and that what it means to you can be turned to your advantage. Dr. |
ZAR 60.00 |
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Mount McKinley - Bradford Washburn and David RobertsMount McKinley: The Conquest of Denali by Bradford Washburn and David Roberts is the story of its conquest and of the repeated failures to reach its summit. Mount McKinley (also known as Denali, its Indian name) - is the highest peak in North America and has for more than 100 years been one of the world's great mountaineering challenges. Illustrated with b&w and colour photos. |
ZAR 135.00 |
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South African Anglers Guide - Robbie WegenerSouth African Anglers Guide: A Guide to Sea & Freshwater Fishing by Robbie Wegener includes descriptions of the types of fish, their habitat, types of bait used, anatomical structure of fish, and fishing techniques. It also includes other interesting articles on camping, camp recipes, kindling a fire, the history of fishing and the dangers involved in such sport. |
ZAR 185.00 |
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Scramble Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69 - Edward WhymperScramble Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69 by Edward Whymper tells of the first-ever ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, as well as earlier attempts, the ascent of Mont Pelvoux and other climbs. This is a facsimile reprint of the 1871 edition. |
ZAR 250.00 |