SOUTH AFRICA

54 Anderson, J.W. THE PROSPECTOR'S HANDBOOK: a guide for the prospector and traveller in search of metal-bearing or other valuable minerals. 10th ed. London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1904.

176 p.: ill. Pict. cloth with gilding, slightly worn on edges of spine. R 500

55 Attwell, J.E.M. Thursby. THE FIGHTING POLICE OF SOUTH AFRICA. Maritzburg: Natal Witness, [printer], [1927?].

207 p.: ill., ports. Original cloth spine, paper covered boards with insect damage to front cover and some staining internally to page edges. R 5000

A scarce item. Police took part in all the major conflicts that took place in southern Africa, including the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and WWI as well as all the Rebellions and other upheavals: the Bondelzwarts, the Bullhoek Affair, the Rebellion of 1914, the Witwatersrand disturbances of 1913 etc.

56 Becker, Dave. YELLOW WINGS: the story of the Joint Air Training Scheme in World War II. [Johannesburg]: SAAF Museum, [1989].

102 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. 4to. Paperback. R 100

Because of advantageous weather conditions, large numbers of Allied pilots were trained in South Africa during WWII.

57 Belling, Ron. A PORTRAIT OF MILITARY AVIATION IN SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Town: Struikhof, 1989.

160 p.: col. ill. Oblong 8vo. Paper covered boards, d.w. A crisp copy. R 400

Ron Belling was official war artist to the South African Air Force. His paintings are celebrated for the very careful attention to technical detail displayed and the historical context in which the aeroplanes are placed.

58 Bennett, Benjamin. AND YOUR VERDICT? Cape Town: Howard B. Timmins, 1954.

256 p.: ill., ports. Cloth, d.w. R 70

Bennett describes murder trials and mysteries and provides the background to many. His books were very popular and sold in great numbers.

59 Bennett, Benjamin. FREEDOM- OR THE GALLOWS? Cape Town: Howard B. Timmins, 1956.

248 p.: ill., ports., map on endpapers. Cloth, d.w. slightly rubbed. R 100

60 Bennett, Benjamin. MURDER IS MY BUSINESS. Cape Town: Howard B. Timmins, 1951.

286 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Cloth, d.w. with top and bottom of spine missing. R 70

61 Bennett, Benjamin. THE COHEN CASE; with acknowledgment to John B. Richards. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1971.

206 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Cloth, d.w. R 75

Ronald Cohen was convicted of the murder of his wife, Susan, who was brutally killed in their home in 1970. He was spared the gallows as the judge found extenuating circumstances. Bennett questions whether this sentence was a step towards the abolition of capital punishment in South Africa.

62 Bennett, Benjamin. THE NOOSE TIGHTENS. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1974.

266 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. with small tear and faded on spine. R 60

63 Bennett, Benjamin. TOO LATE FOR TEARS. 14th impression. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1956.

191 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. worn along edges. Front free endpaper stuck down. R 50

The stories behind twelve South African murder mysteries.

64 Bennett, Benjamin. WAS JUSTICE DONE?: the scissors murder. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1975.

184 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w., slightly frayed along top edge. R 70

Marlene Lehnberg enticed Marthinus Choegoe to help her murder her older lover's wife, Susanna van der Linde, who was stabbed with a pair of scissors and strangled to death.

65 Bennett, Benjamin. WHY DID THEY DO IT? Cape Town: Howard B. Timmins, 1953.

310 p.: ill., plan, ports. Paper covered boards, d.w., slightly frayed along edges. R 80

66 Benyon, John. PROCONSUL AND PARAMOUNCY IN SOUTH AFRICA: the High Commission, British Supremacy and the sub-continent, 1806-1910. Pietermaritzburg: University of Natal, 1980.

xv, 393 p.: ports., maps. Paperback. R 160

How did advancing European civilization incorporate traditional societies (including the Boers)? British involvement was extensive in southern Africa and Prof. Benyon traces its route.

67 Blackie, W.K. MALARIA: with special reference to the African forms. Cape Town: African Bookman for Post-Graduate Press, 1947.

101 p.: 1 col. plate. Cloth spine, paper covered boards, d.w., frayed along edges. R 100

Much discussion centres on HIV-AIDS at present. However malaria has been and continues to be as much of a problem for Africa, and has enjoyed little attention in comparison.

68 Boesak, Allan. THE FINGER OF GOD: sermons on faith and socio-political responsibility; translated from the Afrikaans by Peter Randall. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, 1982.

xii, 100 p. Paperback. Inscription from Theo & Helen Kotze, to whom Boesak dedicated the book. R 90

69 Bolsmann, Eric H. THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE DICTIONARY. 2nd, enlarged ed. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1984.

xi, 192 p.: map. Paperback. R 50

70 Breytenbach, Jan. FORGED IN BATTLE. Cape Town: Saayman & Weber, 1986.

149 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paperback. R 850

Col. Breytenbach commanded the famous, or infamous, 32 Battalion which campaigned so effectively in Angola and Namibia during the bush war. The publishers were a small firm who only produced a small run of this scarce book..

71 Breytenbach, Jan. THEY LIVE BY THE SWORD: [32 "Buffalo" Battalion: South Africa's Foreign Legion]. Alberton: Lemur, 1990.

272 p.: ill., ports., maps on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. A crisp copy. R 1000

Col. Breytenbach became a legendary figure in the old South African army and these two books are the most readable of the South African involvement in Angola that have yet appeared. Although Breytenbach claimed no political affiliations, his feelings about the war are clear and he took delight in the success the composite force he had moulded with difficulty, achieved in their battles with SWAPO and MPLA forces. Breytenbach's force, 32 "Buffalo" Battalion, were used to spearhead the SA drive into Angola and during Operation Savannah in 1975, it was 32 Battalion that reaching Novo Redondo just south of Luando that raised the spectre of SA "taking over" Angola, alarming European and American governments. Breytenbach's books are valuable since he does not attempt to hide problems in supply and staffing and the conflicts he had with senior SA military staff, who did not like his unconventional modus operandi (or his success!). He also provides graphic evidence of the confusion that existed in Angola in the period after 1974, where UNITA changed sides and you often had to question people you came across to determine whether they were friend or foe!

72 Burchell, William J. TRAVELS IN THE INTERIOR OF SOUTHERN AFRICA; with a new introduction by A. Gordon Brown. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1967.

2 vols. (582, 648 p.): ill. (some col. folding), port. as frontis. (vol. 1), 1 loose-leaf folding map. Full green calf with raised bands and gilding on faded spine. Small stain on spine of vol. 2. 4to. Facsimile reprint of the 1822-4 edition. Edition limited to 1000 copies. R 3000

"The most valuable and accurate work on South Africa published up to the first quarter of the nineteenth century, and embracing a description of a large part of the Cape Colony and Bechuanaland at this period." Mendelssohn, vol. 1, p. 224, commenting on the original publication.

73 Butler, Alan. KURUMAN MOFFAT MISSION. Kuruman: Kuruman Moffat Mission Trust, 1983.

20 p.: ill., ports. Accompanied by a loose-leaf pamphlet (2 p.) entitled THE MOFFAT STORY. Pict. stiff paper wraps. R 95

74 Butler, Jeffrey [et al.]. THE BLACK HOMELANDS OF SOUTH AFRICA: the political and economic development of Bophuthatswana and KwaZulu; by Jeffrey Butler, Robert I. Rotberg and John Adams. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1977.

x, 250 p.: tables, maps. Cloth, d.w. R 125

This study grew out of a report commissioned by the U.S. State Department in an attempt to understand how the homelands would affect South Africa's political development.

75 Carnegie Commission. DIE ARMBLANKE-VRAAGSTUK IN SUID-AFRIKA: verslag van die Carnegie-Kommissie. Stellenbosch: Pro Ecclesia, 1932.

5 vols. (xxxiii, 237; xxxiii, 202; xxxiii, 383; xxxiii, 154; xxxiii, 232 p.): ill., tables, folding maps. Cloth, slightly worn on edges, volumes not uniformly coloured. Contents: Vol. 1. EKONOMIESE VERSLAG: plattelandsverarming en plaasverlating / J.F.W. Grosskopf. Vol. 2. PHYSCHOLOGIESE VERSLAG: die armblanke / R.W. Wilcocks. Vol. 3. ONDERWYS-VERSLAG: onderwys en die armblanke / E.G. Malherbe. Vol. 4. MEDIESE VERSLAG: die fysieke toestand van die armblanke / W.A. Murray. Vol. 5. SOCIOLOGIESE VERSLAG: die armblanke en die maatskappy / J.R. Albertyn; Die moeder en dogter van die armblanke-huisgesin / M.E.R. Rothmann. R 750

The Carnegie Commission arose out of a visit by the President and Secretary of the Carnegie Corporation of New York to South Africa in 1927.The Dutch Reformed Church requested support for an investigation into the "poor white" question. The Corporation agreed and took responsibility for the costs involved as well as arranging for two American sociologists to participate in the study.

76 Carter, Edward [comp.]. THE DOVETONS OF ST HELENA: a family history. Cape Town: Privately printed, 1973.

110 p.: ill., ports., folding genealogical table (laid down), map. Coat of arms on endpapers. A neat genealogical chart of previous owner laid down on endpaper. Cloth with gilding, d.w. A mint copy. No. 209 of an edition limted to 300 copies, signed by Carter. R 550

St Helena has just celebrated its quincentenary. William Dufton emigrated to the island of St Helena in 1674. His descendants now live in England, South Africa, India and on the island.

77 Casalis, Eugene. MY LIFE IN BASUTOLAND. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1971.

300 p. (Africana collectanea; vol. 38). Skivotex, d.w. Originally published in 1889. No. 506 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. R 250

Casalis was a missionary who knew the Basutos well.

78 Child, Daphne. YESTERDAY'S CHILDREN. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1969.

222 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. slightly frayed along edges. R 80

Describes the exeriences of young Dutch, British and Voortrekker South Africans prior to 1860.

79 Clarke, James. BACK TO EARTH: South Africa's environmental challenges. Johannesburg: Southern, 1991.

332 p.: ill., (some col.). Paper covered boards, d.w. R 125

Clarke is a specialist in environmental journalism and the issues he deals with become more important each year. See no. 192 for an update of this book.

80 Clarke, James. EARTH LINK: survival guide to the outdoors. Johannesburg: Branch Promotions, [1987].

111 p.: ill., advertisements. Paperback, creased on top corner. Errata slip laid down on title page. R 50

81 Cocker, Mark. RIVERS OF BLOOD, RIVERS OF GOLD: Europe's conflict with tribal peoples. London: Jonathan Cape, 1998.

xvi, 416 p.: ports., maps. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 250

Part 4 deals with German South West Africa.

82 Coetsee, Gert. HANS STRIJDOM: lewensloop en beleid van Suid-Afrika se vyfde Premier. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1958.

62 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed. Signature of Blaar Coetzee on front free endpaper. R 100

This book was published to celebrate the victory of Strijdom (South Africa's fifth Prime Minister) and the National Party in the elections of 16 April 1958.

83 Coetzer, Pieter. BAAI VAN DIAMANTE: die geskiedenis van Alexanderbaai, 1926 to 1989. Bloemfontein: Instituut vir Eietydse Geskeidenis, UOVS, 1997.

246 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., plans, map. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 200

84 De Guingand, Sir Francis. FROM BRASS HAT TO BOWLER HAT. London: Hamish Hamilton, 1979.

120 p.: ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. faded on spine with small creases. R 60

De Guingand was Montgomery's Chief of Staff during WWII. After the war he joined the world of commerce both in South Africa and Britain.

85 De Kock, Victor. ONS DRIE EEUE = OUR THREE CENTURIES; compiled at the request of the Central Committee for the Van Riebeeck Festival, Cape Town, 1952. Cape Town: Cape Times, 1952.

264 p. (of which 32 p. are text): ill., some col., ports. (1 as frontis.), map on endpapers. 4to. Pict. cloth with gilding, d.w. Parallel text in English & Afrikaans. R 85

Celebrates three hundred years of European influence in South Africa.

86 Dennison, C.G. HISTORY OF STELLALAND: previously Bechuanaland, now the District of Vryburg. [2nd ed. Vryburg, 1972].

50 p.: port. Paperback. Lengthy inscription on preliminary page. Originally published in 1928. R 150

The district of Vryburg is referred to as "the Texas of the Republic of South Africa". Dennison grew up in the Grahamstown district during the Frontier Wars. He was present at the attack and capture of Sekukune's stronghold. He also undertook many transport ventures to the then Rhodesia.

87 Desmond, Cosmas. THE DISCARDED PEOPLE: an account of African resettlement in South Africa; foreword by Nadine Gordimer. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1971.

xx, 264 p.: ill. Paperback, slight water damage to lower edge. R 65

88 Dickason, Graham B. CORNISH IMMIGRANTS TO SOUTH AFRICA: the Cousin Jacks' contribution to the development of mining and commerce, 1820-1920. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1978.

x, 122 p.: ill., ports. (S.A. biographical & historical series; vol. 25). Cloth, d.w. R 225

89 Dicke, B.H. THE BUSH SPEAKS: border life in old Transvaal. Pietermaritzburg, Shuter & Shooter, 1936.

xv, 421 p.: ports. (1 as frontis.). Cloth, worn along edges. R 400

Some photographs by A.M. Duggin-Cronin and Gordon Makepeace. Dicke writes of the northern Transvaal Lowveld and his tales reflect his experiences of the area in all guises.

90 Donaldson, Ken [ed.]. SOUTH AFRICAN WHO'S WHO 1955: an illustrated biographical sketch book of South Africans with separate sections for the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and South West Africa. Johannesburg: Ken Donaldson, 1955.

727 p.: ill., ports., advertisements. Cloth, with clear contact plastic covering. Ex library copy. R 275

91 Empire Exhibition 1936-7. OFFICIAL CATALOGUE OF THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION, SOUTH AFRICA 1936: 15th September 1936 - 15th January 1937, Johannesburg = AMPTELIKE KATALOGUS… Johannesburg: [The Exhibition, 1936].

300 p.: ill., ports., advertisements. Pict. paper wraps with small tear on top edge. R 250

92 Epstein, Edward Jay. THE DEATH OF THE DIAMOND: [the coming collapse in diamond prices]. London: Sphere Books, 1983.

270 p. Paperback. Originally published in 1982 as THE DIAMOND INVENTION. R 80

"The diamond invention was an ingenious scheme for sustaining the value of diamonds in an uncertain world." p. 8.

93 FitzPatrick, Sir J. Percy. LORD MILNER AND HIS WORK: an appreciation. Reprinted from the Cape Times, [1925].

18 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 75

94 FitzPatrick, Sir J. Percy. THE TRANSVAAL FROM WITHIN: a private record of public affairs. 4th impression. London: William Heinemann, 1899.

xiv, 452 p. Cloth, some scarring. "Mudie's Select Library" label on front cover. R 300

"A comprehensive account of the politics of the Transvaal… the work is so full of important matter that it is impossible to give a resume…" Mendelssohn, vol. 1, p. 550. The book had a substantial impact after being privately circulated in June 1899. It was published in September 1899, the second impression on 10 October, the 3rd on 16 October and this impression on 23 October. FitzPatrick's line must have influenced British opinion. E.g. "[In the ZAR]… justice was not a commodity intended for the Britisher" p. 59.

95 Gandhi, M.K. SATYAGRAHA IN SOUTH AFRICA; translated from the Gujarati by Valji Govindji Desai. 4th impression. Ahmedabad: Navajivan Publishing House, 1972.

xv, 317 p. Paperback. First published in 1928. R 250

96 Gastrow, Shelagh. WHO'S WHO IN SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS. No. 4; with an introduction by Tom Lodge. Johannesburg: Ravan Press, 1992.

xxxviii, 333 p.: ports. Paperback. Signed & dated inscription from Gastrow on title page. R 60

97 Gerhart, Gail M. BLACK POWER IN SOUTH AFRICA: the evolution of an ideology. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1979.

xi, 364 p.: ill., ports., map. Paperback. R 250

98 Gevers, T.W. ALEX L. DU TOIT MEMORIAL LECTURES, No. 1: the life and work of Dr Alex L. du Toit. Johannesburg: The Geological Society of South Africa, [195-].

109 p.: ports. Pict. stiff paper wraps. Annexure to Volume LII of the Geological Society of South Africa. R 100

Alex du Toit (1878-1948) was a very successful geologist who did much to expand knowledge of South Africa's mineral composition. He contributed greatly to the mining industry. For decades his was the standard text book used by students of geology.

99 Godbold, Brian. MOUNTAINS, BULLETS AND BLESSINGS: the autobiography of Brian Godbold. Durban: B. Godbold, 1989.

416 p.: ill., ports. Pict. paper covered boards. R 150

Goldbold saw service in German East Africa in WWI and in Abyssinia in WWII. He was an ardent mountaineer all his life and climbed in the Drakensberg.

100 Goldblatt, Robert. POSTMARKS OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: the postal history and markings of the Cape of Good Hope and Griqualand West, 1792-1910. Cape Town: Reijger Publishers, 1984.

267 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., map on endpapers. Small 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 300

101 Goldswain, Pauline. THE SETTLER NAMED JEREMIAH GOLDSWAIN. Johannesburg: Privately published, 1983.

136 p.: ill., ports., map. Paper covered boards, d.w., stained. Signed by Pauline Goldswain on front free endpaper. No. 211 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. R 250

Jeremiah Goldswain was one of the 1820 settlers. The book gives a factual account of their lives and the challenges they faced from 1820 to 1870.

102 Green, Lawrence G. GREAT AFRICAN MYSTERIES. [2nd impression]. London: Stanley Paul, 1937.

255 p.: ill., port. as frontis. Cloth, neatly recased with new endpapers. R 850

Green produced six books prior to the WWII, all published in London. No books were published whilst he served "up north" with the South African forces during the war, but from 1948 onwards, he produced virtually a book per year. The pre-war editions are seldom seen (although they were later reprinted by Howard Timmins, Green's post-war publisher).

103 Green, Lawrence G. THE COAST OF TREASURE. London: Putnam, 1933.

269 p.: ill., frontis., ports., maps on endpapers. Cloth. Slight discolouration on spine and edges. R 775

Describes the South West coast of Africa.

104 Grobler, E. [et al., eds.]. LANGUAGE ATLAS OF SOUTH AFRICA: language and literacy patterns. Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council, 1990.

74 p.: chiefly col. maps. Oblong 4to. Paper covered boards. R 350

The language question was one of the most important issues addressed by politicians in post-1994 South Africa. The complexity of the situation is shown graphically in this book and it explains why the decision was taken to fudge the issue and recognise all eleven languages equally, and not just one!

105 Grogan, Tony. TONY GROGAN'S SETTLER COUNTRY. Cape Town: Don Nelson, 1980.

[98] p.: chiefly ill. (some col.), map. Oblong 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Inscription on front free endpaper. R 250

106 Hall, Martin. THE CHANGING PAST: farmers, kings and traders in southern Africa, 200-1860. Cape Town: David Philip, 1987.

161 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paperback. Signed & dated inscription from Hall to Roger Summers, on title page. R 125

107 Harington, A.L. SIR HARRY SMITH: bungling hero. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1980.

299 p.: maps (some on endpapers). Paper covered boards, d.w. with three small scars. R 165

108 Hawthorne, Peter & Bristow, Barry. HISTORIC SCHOOLS OF SOUTH AFRICA: an ethos of excellence. Cape Town: Pachyderm Press, 1993.

241 p.: col. ill., ports. 4to. Cloth, d.w., slip case. R 225

The schools described are all boys' schools!

109 Hay, Sereld. HISTORY OF THE R.N.V.R. [Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve]: South African division. Cape Town: Juta, 1920.

xv, 193 p.: ill., ports., folding plan. Cloth spine, paper covered boards rubbed at corners. Not normally seen in such good condition. R 2200

Branches of the R.N.V.R. served in the South African War, 1899-1902, and were involved in both the defence and relief of Ladysmith. Chapters are also devoted to the Bambata Rebellion and the campaign in German South West Africa. After the cessation of hostilities there, members saw service in Europe. Of interest are the appendices which contain lists of the men who served, and those who did not return.

110 Hocking, Anthony. RANDFONTEIN ESTATES: the first hundred years; illustrations by Heather Blair. Bethulie: Hollards, 1986.

280 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., plans. Pict. paper covered boards. Top front corner bumped. Signed by Hocking & Blair on title page. R 100

A history of the Randfontein Estates Gold Mining Company.

111 James, Lawrence. THE ILLUSTRATED RISE AND FALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. [Abridged ed.]; abridged by Helen Lownie. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1999.

352 p.: ill. (some col.), col. frontis., ports., maps. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Full edition published in 1994. R 470

Spans four centuries and six continents, from 1600 to the present day.

112 Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Co. Ltd. THE STORY OF "JOHNNNIES", 1889-1964: a history of the Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company Limited; written by the staff; illustrated by Bernard Sargent. Johannesburg: The Company, 1965.

63 p.: ill., ports. Pict. cloth with gilding, d.w. frayed along top edges with small chips on spine. R 100

The company was founded in 1889 by Barney Barnato, and is still listed on the J.S.E.

113 Kendall, Frances & Louw, Leon. SOUTH AFRICA: the solution. Bisho: Amagi, 1986.

xvi, 237 p.: ill., maps. Paperback. Signed by Louw & Kendall on half title page. R 100

Kendall & Louw wrote extensively on South Africa from a liberal perspective.

114 Klein, Harry. SPRINGBOKS IN ARMOUR: the South African armoured cars in World War II. Cape Town: Purnell, [1965].

xiii, 338 p.: ill., ports. (1 col. as frontis., some folding), folding maps. (S.A. National War Museum Publications; no. 2). Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges, with small chip along top edge. R 300

The SA armoured car regiments gained a good reputation during the north African campaigns for their operations behind enemy lines.

115 Lategan, Felix V. & Potgieter, Lucas. DIE BOER SE ROER TOT VANDAG: die ontwikkeling van die vuurwapen in Suider-Afrika. 2nd ed. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1982.

208 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. 4to. Cloth, d.w. Pages slightly rippled on lower edge. Signed and dated inscription from Lategan on title page. R 300

The definitive work on this subject.

116 Le Roux, G.J. HUGENOTEBLOED IN ONS ARE; redakteur R.T.J. Lombard. Pretoria: Raad vir Geesteswetenskaplike Navorsing, 1988.

194 p.: frontis., maps. Skivotex, d.w. R 350

The descendants of the Hugenots who came to South Africa in the 1600 & 1700's have made a huge contribution to the development of South Africa.

117 Leipoldt, C. Louis. BUSHVELD DOCTOR. 2nd impression. London: Jonathan Cape, 1938.

350 p. Cloth, faded on spine. Title page browned from insertion of a newspaper cutting. R 350

Louis Leipoldt, one of South Africa's best-known men of letters, qualified as a doctor in 1907. After practising in and around London, he returned to South Africa in 1914 to become Chief Medical Inspector of schools in the Transvaal. This book was the result of his experiences in that post. Not only does he discuss the medical aspects of his job, but in Leipoldt fashion, discusses the flora, the fauna, the politics and the people he encountered and thus allows us a glimpse of those who inhabited what was one of the most isolated parts of South Africa.

118 Leipoldt, C. Louis. DEAR DR BOLUS: letters from Clanwilliam, London, New York & Europe written mainly during his medical education by C. Louis Leipoldt to Harry Bolus in Cape Town from 1897-1911; edited with an introduction, notes and index by E.M. Sandler. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, for UCT, 1979.

xii, 180 p.: port. as frontis. Cloth, d.w. R 50

The botanist and businessman Harry Bolus got to know Leipoldt because of the latter's interest in plants. He paid for Leipoldt's medical education in England. "The letters reveal the development of a literary talent that was later to mature into the successful and widely-appreciated South African author". D.w.

119 Lewis, Bernard. I REMEMBER…; illustrated by Nerine Desmond. Cape Town: Rustica Press, 1950.

45 p.: ill., col. frontis. Cloth, d.w. worn on spine. Edition limited to 500 copies, signed by Lewis. R 100

Reminiscences of a South African childhood in the 1880's.

120 Lovell, Mary S. A RAGE TO LIVE: a biography of Richard and Isabel Burton. London: Abacus, 1999.

xvii, 910 p.: ill., ports., map. Paperback, creased on lower front corner. R 200

121 Malan, Jacques. RYTUIE VAN WELEER: 'n monografie van die Nasionale Kultuurhistoriese en Opelugmuseum, Pretoria. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1981.

152 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 225

South Africa's development was so dependent upon the wagon and coach and yet so little has been written about these modes of transport. This book is an attempt to correct that. Includes an interesting selection of photographs and drawings of the wagons that were used.

122 Malan, T. & Hattingh, P.S. [comps]. SWART TUISLANDE IN SUID-AFRIKA. Pretoria: Afrika-Instituut, 1975.

viii, 223 p.: ill., ports., tables, col. maps (1 loose-leaf, folding). 4to. Paperback. R 100

Deals with the "homelands" created by the National Party as part of their policy of segregation.

123 McKenzie, Gordon. DELAYED ACTION: being something of the life and times of the late Brigadier General, Sir Duncan McKenzie; illustrations by Barbara Woollatt. [Johannesburg, 1961?].

412 p.: ill., ports., genealogical tables (1 folding). Small 4to. Skivotex, d.w. with small tears and large chip out of rear cover. A privately published limited edition. R 400

Col. McKenzie records his father's experiences, based on diaries and notes, his early transport riding days, the South African War, the "Native Rebellion" of 1906 and his years with the Natal Carbineers through two world wars.

124 Moravian Church. GEORG SCHMIDT EN SY OPVOLGERS: 200 jaar Evangeliese Broederkerk (Moravian Church) in Suid-Afrika, 1737-1937. Herrnhut: Gustav Winter, 1937.

23 p.: ports. Stiff pict. paper wraps. R 75

125 Mtolo, Bruno. UMKONTO WE SIZWE: the road to the left. Durban: Drakensberg Press, 1966.

195 p. Cloth, d.w. worn on fore-edge. R 250

Mtolo was originally a member of the ANC, but later changed sides and was "Mr X", the sensational State witness of the Rivonia trial. He ends the book by asking Chief Luthuli to accept the policy of separate development!

126 Mulholland, Rosemary. SOUTH AFRICA, 1948-1994. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997.

64 p. : ill. (some col.), ports., col. maps. 4to. Paperback. R 75

A concise history of South Africa.

127 Muller, C.F.J. [et al., eds.]. SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY AND HISTORIANS: a bibliography. Pretoria: University of South Africa, 1979.

xv, 411 p. Paper covered boards. R 150

128 Mylchreest, Brian. THE DIAMOND KING AND THE MYLCHREESTS OF PEEL. Isle of Man: Amulree Publications, 1993.

80 p.: ill., ports. Paperback. R 125

Joseph Mylchreest left the Isle of Man to seek his fortune. He was known as "Diamond Joe" in Kimberley. After selling his business interests to Cecil John Rhodes, he returned to the Isle of Man, richer than when he left!

129 Nakasa, Nat. THE WORLD OF NAT NAKASA: selected writings of the late Nat Nakasa; edited by Essop Patel; with an introduction by Nadine Gordimer. Johannesburg: Ravan Press, 1986.

xxi, 125 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges. R 350

Nat Nakasa was born in Durban but spent most of his adult life as a journalist in Johannesburg in the early and mid sixties- he was the first black journalist on the staff of the Rand Daily Mail. He left South Africa on an exit visa, barred from ever returning, to take up a journalism scholarship at Harvard University. He committed suicide in New York at the age of 28, three days before Ingrid Jonker's suicide, in July 1965. He did not see South Africa in racial terms and wrote: "My people are South Africans. Mine is the history of the Great Trek. Gandhi's passive resistance in Johannesburg, the war of Ceteswayo and the dawn raids which gave us the treason trials in 1956. All these are South African things. They are part of me." Gordimer wrote of Nakasa: "…he was a new kind of man…with easy dignity and natural pride in his Africanness.". This book deserves to be reprinted.

130 Newton, L.M. FARAWAY SANDY TRAILS. Johannesburg: Afrikaanse Pers-Boekhandel, [195-].

212 p.: ill., ports., map as frontis. Cloth, d.w. frayed along edges with some rubbing. R 150

Lily Newton recalls her many years in the then South West Africa.

131 Orkin, Mark. DISINVESTMENT, THE STRUGGLE AND THE FUTURE: what black South Africans really think. 2nd impression. Johannesburg: Ravan Press, 1986.

xii, 78 p.: tables. Paperback. R 75

Orkin's conclusions were at odds with the National Party statements re disinvestment.

132 Palmer, Eve. RETURN TO CAMDEBOO: a century's Karoo foods and flavours. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1992.

311 p. Paperback. R 150

133 Paton, Alan. HOFMEYR. Cape Town: Oxford University Press, 1964.

viii, 545 p.: ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed with small tears along top edge. Some water damage to edges, not interfering with text. Accompanied by a typed letter (1 leaf) dated 23/8/65 from Paton (signed in ink) to A.K. Fryer, who reviewed the book for the MELBOURNE AGE. Also accompanied by a clipping of Fryer's review, both contained in an envelope laid down on front endpaper. R 750

In the letter, Paton refers to Hancock's study of Smuts and to the reception his HOFMEYR had received throughout the world. "I think that HOFMEYR will be of great help to Hancock and I am sure he will regard the Smuts-Hofmeyr relationship as much more important than it first appeared to him. I was hoping his second volume on Smuts might come out before HOFMEYR, but he wrote and told me that his hope was the HOFMEYR would come out first. I may add that he wrote me a very complimentary letter" .

134 Pearse, G.E. EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FURNITURE IN SOUTH AFRICA. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1960.

ix, 193 p.: ill., frontis., plans. Folio. Cloth, d.w. R 2500

Illustrations include detailed drawings of the furniture described.

135 Pivnic, H.L. RAILWAY DINING CARS IN SOUTH AFRICA: history and development. Johannesburg: South African Transport Services, 1985.

415 p.: ill. (some col.), frontis., plans. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 225

A detailed and fascinating history of food provision to rail travellers. "The inherent nature of rail travel in South Africa- long distances covered at relatively slow speeds- resulted in catering services becoming a necessity rather than a luxury". Introduction.

136 Player, Ian [ed.]. VOICES OF THE WILDERNESS. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball, 1979.

xx, 283 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 100

Includes papers delivered by Ian Player, Iain Douglas-Hamilton and Laurens van der Post, amongst others.

137 Player, Ian. MEN, RIVERS AND CANOES. Cape Town: Simondium, 1964.

148 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.), maps (2 on endpapers, 1 folding). Cloth, d.w. frayed along top edge. R 200

Player is a dedicated conservationist.

138 Portnet, South Africa. LIGHTHOUSES OF SOUTH AFRICA; [photography by Herman Potgieter et al.]. [Cape Town]: Portnet, 1991.

47 p. : col. ill., map. 4to. Paperback. R 125

139 Posel, Deborah. THE MAKING OF APARTHEID, 1948-1961: conflict and compromise. Oxford: Clarendon Paperbacks, 1997.

297 p. Paperback. Originally published in 1991. R 175

140 Preller, Gustav S. [comp.]. VOORTREKKER WETGEWING: notule van die Natalse Volksraad, 1839-1845; met inleiding en aantekeninge van Gustav S. Preller. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1924.

xviii, 296 p. Cloth, d.w. with small tear to lower front corner. R 100

141 Republic of South Africa. Commission of Inquiry. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: of the Commission of Inquiry into Alleged Irregularities in the Former Department of Information. Pretoria: Government Printer, 1979.

72 p. 4to. Stiff paper wraps. R 100

A crucial document in South African history, leading to the fall of Prime Minister Vorster as a result of the "Information Scandal" and the rise to power of P.W. Botha.

142 Retief, P.J. DIE RETIEF-FAMILIE IN SUID-AFRIKA. Pretoria: Privately published, [1967].

173 p.: ports. Paperback. R 150

143 Rhodes Trustees. CECIL RHODES AND RHODES HOUSE. 2nd ed. Oxford: The University Press, 1929.

23 p.: loose-leaf plan. Paper wraps, frayed along edges. R 75

144 Ries, Alf & Dommisse, Ebbe. LEIERSTRYD: die dramas rondom die uittrede van pres. P.W. Botha. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1990.

270 p.: ports. Pict. paper covered boards. Signed by Ries and Dommisse on front free endpaper. R 100

The last days of P.W. Botha's power, and the struggle between prospective successors.

145 Robert, Earl. THE RAND OF HOPE AND GLORY: under martial law, Johannesburg, January 1914. Johannesburg: The Transvaal Leader, 1914.

30 p.: chiefly cartoons. Oblong 8vo. Paperback. Corners curled, some scarring to covers and some spotting. R 300

Humour is the surest and the simplest corrective of angry and bitter passions: and it may well be that Mr Robert's collection of sketches will go some way to induce that frame of mind…" Foreword.The Rebellion saw the taking up of arms by those objecting to South Africa taking Britain's side in WWI.

146 Robertson, Janet. LIBERALISM IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1948-1963. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1971.

252 p. (Oxford studies in African affairs). Cloth, d.w. R 150

147 Rosenthal, Eric. THEY WALK BY NIGHT: true South African ghost stories and tales of the supernatural. 2nd ed. (1st pbk. ed.). Cape Town: Howard B. Timmins, 1951.

187 p. Paperback. R 50

148 Ryan, Colleen. BEYERS NAUDE: pilgrimage of faith. Cape Town: David Philip, 1990.

viii, 230 p.: ports. Paperback . Signed by Naude & Ryan on title page. R 150

Beyers Naude broke the mould of Afrikanerdom and spoke out against apartheid.

149 Schadeberg, Jurgen [comp. & ed.]. THE FIFTIES PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA: [black life: politics, jazz, sport]: the lives of some ninety-five people who were influential in South Africa during the fifties, a period which saw the first stirring of the coming revolution; with photos by Bob Gosani, Ranith Kally, Alfred Kumalo, Peter Magubane, G.R. Naidoo, Gopal Naransamy [and] Jurgen Schadeberg. [Johannesburg]: Bailey's African Photo Archives, 1987.

260 p.: chiefly ill., chiefly ports. 4to. Pict. paper covered boards. R 375

150 Schapera, I. MARRIED LIFE IN AN AFRICAN TRIBE. London: Faber and Faber, 1940.

364 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Cloth, d.w., price clipped. R 250

The book describes marriage and family life among the Kgatla of the former Bechuanaland Protectorate. The focus of the book is the change brought about by exposure to Western cultures for over a century.

151 Schoeman, Karel. BLOEMFONTEIN IN BEELD = PORTRAIT OF BLOEMFONTEIN, 1860-1910. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1987.

191 p.: chiefly ill., folding plan, ports. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 150

152 Scholtz, G.D. DIE AFRIKANER EN DIE SEE. Johannesburg: Voortrekkerpers, 1969.

127 p.: ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. rubbed. R 75

Dr Scholtz argues that for Afrikaners to stay in control of South Africa, they need to stay in control of the sea routes around the country.

153 Schulenburg, C.A.R. AUGUST CARL SCHULENBURG: krygsgevangene, medikus, boer. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1985.

170 p.: ports., map. Pict. Paper covered boards. R 100

Schulenburg lived in the western Transvaal.

154 Shepherd, Don. MY RUN ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. Los Altos: Tafnews Press, 1970.

187 p.: ill., ports. Paperback. R 75

Five years after completing a run from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Shepherd set off to run from Los Angeles to New York.

155 Shinnie, P.L. [ed.]. THE AFRICAN IRON AGE. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1971.

x, 281 p.: ill., plans, maps. Cloth, lower front corner bumped, d.w. R 200

156 Shutte, Augustine. PHILOSOPHY FOR AFRICA. 2nd impression. Cape Town: UCT Press, 1994.

184 p. Paperback. Ex library copy. R 50

157 Slagter's Nek Rebellion. THE SLAGTER'S NEK REBELLION, 1815: a brief sketch; with the Report of the Judicial Commissioners to H.E. Lord Charles Somerset. Cape Town: Reprinted from THE CAPE, 1915.

15 p. Stiff paper wraps, small tear to spine. R 250

158 Smith, Andrew. ANDREW SMITH'S JOURNAL OF HIS EXPEDITION INTO THE INTERIOR OF SOUTH AFRICA, 1834-36: an authentic narrative of travels and discoveries, the manners and customs of the Native tribes and the physical nature of the country; edited with an introduction and notes by William F. Lye; with contemporary illustrations by Charles Davidson Bell. Standard ed. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema for the South African Museum, 1975.

xii, 323 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., maps. 4to. Cloth, d.w. slightly browned along fore edge. R 350

159 Smuts, J.C. GREATER SOUTH AFRICA: plans for a better world: the speeches of General the Right Honourable J.C. Smuts "One country and one people". 2nd ed. Johannesburg: The Truth Legion, 1941.

xi, 191 p.: ports (1 as frontis.). Cloth, unevenly faded, d.w. creased along top edge with small tears. Some spotting on preliminary pages. Signed inscription from General Smuts to Dr S.H. Skaife laid down on front free endpaper. R 400

These speeches reflect Smuts's ability to bring an unusual angle to bear upon a subject, and his vast store of knowledge and wisdom. His dedication of the monument to members of the South African Mountain Club who died in WWI (The spirit of the mountain, p. 31-6) deserves to be widely read. Skaife was an eminent entomologist, and prolific author (of both scientific books and detective stories!).

160 Smuts, P.J. DIE SMUTS-FAMILIE VAN DIE SWARTLAND. Privately published, [1994?].

vi, 90 p.: genealogical chart, facsimiles. Skivotex. Initialed inscription from the author on front free endpaper & signed on title page. R 250

Accompanied by a letter (dated February 1994) from Jan Smuts, son of the "Oubaas", revealing reservations about some of the things written about his father, and expressing pessimistic views on the prevailing political situation.

161 Soref, Harold & Greig, Ian. THE PUPPETEERS: [an examination of those organizations and bodies concerned with the elimination of the white man in Africa]. London: Tandem, 1965.

126 p. Paperback. R 60

162 South African Air Force Museum. AIR HERITAGE: the official journal of the Friends of the South African Air Force Museum, Cape Town Branch. Cape Town: The Friends, 1999.

2 vols. (42; 47 p.): ill., ports. 4to. Stiff pict. paper wraps. Partial contents: Cape Corps and Native Military Corps in SAAF Service. The Junkers JU86 in SAAF service. R 100

163 Stadler, H.D. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY: a true perspective; Maj.-Gen. H.D. Stadler; assisted by various other retired members of the South African Police. 2nd ed. Pretoria: Contact Publishers, 1997.

198 p.: col. ill., graphs. Paperback. 1st ed. also published in 1997. R 75

Written after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's hearings. Stadler was a senior military/police figure in apartheid South Africa.

164 Stanford, Edward. STANFORD'S MAP OF BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA. London: Edward Stanford, 1 May 1899.

Col. folding map printed on linen. 56 x 73 cm. Folds into red cloth binder, small tear on spine. R 1500

Area covered is Cape Town to Luanda, including Madagascar.

165 Streak, Michael. THE AFRIKANER AS VIEWED BY THE ENGLISH, 1795-1854. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1974.

xvi, 231 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 90

166 Tapson, Winifred. TIMBER AND TIDES: the story of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay; illustrated by Winifred Tapson. Cape Town: Juta, 1961.

xiv, 195 p.: ill., frontis., ports., maps (1 on endpapers). Paper covered boards, d.w. with insect damage along fore edge. R 200

First edition. Later edtions contain the genealogical chart.

167 Taylor, William P. AFRICAN TREASURES: sixty years among diamonds and gold. London: John Long, 1932.

288 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Cloth, lower corner bumped. Spotting on preliminary pages and page edges. R 300

Taylor arrived at the diamond diggings at Pniel (on the banks of the Orange River) at the age of 11 in 1870. He came to know many of the famous figures of the time: Rhodes, Beit and Kruger amongst others.

168 Theron, C.J. & Niehaus, C.J.G. WINE-MAKING. 3rd revised ed. Pretoria: Government Printer, 1948.

94 p. (Union of South Africa. Department of Agriculture. Farmer's bulletin series; no. 130; Bulletin no. 191) Stiff paper wraps, stapled. Torn at top of spine. R 50

How it was done then!

169 Tobias, Phillip V. THE MEANING OF RACE. [a lecture given to inaugurate a Seminar on Man]. 2nd ed., revised & enlarged. Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, 1972.

41 p. Paperback. Lower corner bumped. Originally published in 1961. R 100

"… the scientific truth about race runs counter to some or all of the assumptions underlying or influencing the race policies of this country." Introduction.

170 Tomaselli, Keyan & Louw, Eric P. [eds.]. THE ALTERNATIVE PRESS IN SOUTH AFRICA. Bellville: Anthropos, 1991.

236 p. (Studies on the South African media). Paperback. R 100

Focuses on the history of "black" newspapers from the missionary press, linking the struggles of this press and its editors to contemporary publishing ventures by oppressed communities, trade unions and the student presses.

171 Trichardt, Louis. DAGBOEK VAN LOUIS TRICHARDT, 1836-1838; met inleiding en aantekeninge van Gustav S. Preller. 2nd revised ed. Cape Town: Nasionale Pers, 1938.

cv, 379 p.: ill., ports., col. folding map laid down on rear endpaper. (Ons geskiedenis-serie). Pict. cloth. R 250

Trichardt, one of the most intrepid of the trekkers, got his wagons down the northern Drakensberg and reached Lourenco Marques (Maputo), where he and most of his party succumbed to malaria.

172 Trollope, Anthony. SOUTH AFRICA: a reprint of the 1878 edition with an introduction and notes by J.H. Davidson. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1973.

504 p.: frontis. (South African biographical and historical studies). Paper covered boards, d.w. R 225

173 Ulster, J.J. DAAR IS MAAR EEN ELIM, 1824-1974: uitgegee tydens die 150-jarige Jubelfees van die Sending stasie: Elim. Genadendal: Moravian Church, 1974.

47 p.: ports. Paperback. R 100

Elim is a Moravian Mission Station.

174 United Party, South Africa. THE NATIVE POLICY OF THE UNITED PARTY: as approved by the Union Congress of the Party, Bloemfontein, 16, 17, 18 November 1954. Johannesburg: The Party, 1954.

26 p. Paperback. R 100

Summary: "In economic affairs-integration, properly controlled; in political relations- guidance; in social and residential policies- separation; in all things- justice and fair dealings". For the period 1948-94, attention is focused on National Party policies. For much of this time the United Party were the official opposition. This document shows how they differed (or not) from those policies.

175 Uys, Ian. SOUTH AFRICAN MILITARY WHO'S WHO, 1452-1992. Germiston: Fortress, 1992.

312 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 175

176 Van der Merwe, N.J. DIE TREKBOER IN DIE GESKIEDENIS VAN DIE KAAPKOLONIE, 1657-1842. Cape Town: Nasionale Pers, 1938.

334 p.: plans. (Ons geskiedenis-serie). Pict. cloth. Some spotting on page edges. R 325

177 Van Schoor, M.C.E. PRESIDENT BRANDSTRAAT = PRESIDENT BRAND STREET: presented on behalf of the City of Bloemfontein and sponsored by Volkskas Beperk with the declaration of President Brand Street as a National Conservation area on 25 November 1988. Bloemfontein: The City, 1988.

64 p.: ill. (some col.). Oblong 8vo. Paperback. Parallel text in English and Afrikaans. R 75

178 Vedder, H.C. Heinrich. DAS ALTE SUDWESTAFRIKA: Sudwestafrikas geschichte bis zum Tode Mahareros 1890: nach den bestenschriftlichen und mundlichen quellen erzahlt von Heinrich Vedder. Windhoek: S.W.A. Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft, 1973.

xviii, 686 p. Cloth, d.w. slightly rubbed. R 300

179 Walter, Heinrich. GRUNDLAGEN DER WEIDEWIRTSCHAFT IN SUDWESTAFRIKA. Stuttgart: Eugen Ulmer, 1954.

281 p.: ill., tables. Cloth spine, slightly spotted, & paper covered boards. R 400

180 Walton, James. SOUTH AFRICAN SLEDGES. Cape Town, 1991.

26 p.: ill., col. frontis. Paperback. Reprinted from TYDSKRIF VIR VOLKSKUNDE EN VOLKSTAAL, vol. 47, no. 1 of 1991. R 150

Walton once again shows how something seemingly insignificant was important to South Africa's development.

181 Watson, Robert Spence. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH RULE AND POLICY IN SOUTH AFRICA: a lecture; with a new introduction. Pretoria: The State Library, 1979.

32 p.: map. Skivotex, stained. Facsimile reprint of the 1879 edition. R 50

The lecture was delivered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne at the request of the Newcastle Liberal Association.

182 Willoughby, W.C. NATIVE LIFE ON THE TRANSVAAL BORDER: illustrated from original photographs. London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, [1900].

64 p.: ill. Oblong 8vo. Cloth, worn on corners with gilt embossed seal of "The Chief Khama, Phalapye Bechuanaland". Binding weak but holding. R 350

"A good deal of information is afforded respecting the growth of religion and eduction amongst the natives, with some particulars regarding the life of the white inhabitants of the protectorate. There are views of the deserted capital Shoshong, the town of Palapye…portraits of the chiefs and their families and many other illustrations, mainly depicting the social life of the natives in Bechuanaland." Mendelssohn, vol. 2, p. 617.

183 Wylie, Diana. A LITTLE GOD: the twilight of patriarchy in a southern African chiefdom. Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, 1990.

xiv, 278 p.: ill., ports., map. Paperback. R 150

Follows the changing role of the chieftain in Ngwato society. The Ngwato inhabited central Bechuanaland. When Botswana became independent in 1966, Seretse Khama, heir to the Ngwato chieftainship, became its first president. His marriage to an English woman had precipitated crises in political authority both in England and Botswana. He had been preceded as chieftain by his uncle, Tshekedi Khama. "… portrait of a Tswana patriarch, bent on using the global forces buffeting his semi-desert chiefdom to launch a 'modern' state." Jean Comaroff.

184 Yates, Alan. UNION GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS: Pretoria, South Africa: fifteen reproductions of copyright photographs by Alan Yates. Middleburg: O.H. Frewin, [1913].

[36] p.: chiefly ill. Oblong 16 mo. Stiff paper wraps, brown silk ribbon through spine. R 100

185 Yates, Alan. UNION GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS: Pretoria, South Africa: fifteen reproductions of copyright photographs by Alan Yates and others: commemoration issue in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Union buildings. Pretoria: Pretoria Publicity Association, [1963].

[34] p.: chiefly ill. Oblong 16 mo. Stiff paper wraps. R 50

186 Young, George. FAREWELL TO THE TRAMPS: [the unsung heroes]. Kommetjie: J.F. Midgley, , 1982.

120 p.: ill., ports., frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. with small tears to top edge. Signed and dated inscription from Young on title page. R 150

Young describes the cargo carrying vessels which have largely disappeared from our coastline, victims of wartime casualty and shipwreck, or scrapped in favour of purely utilitarian carriers.

187 Zeederberg, H. VELD EXPRESS. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1971.

246 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges with small tears. R 300

Zeederberg is a descendant of the family commissioned by Rhodes to open the transport route into Mashonaland. He tells of the stage coach era in southern Africa, with all the attendant drama and adventure, including encounters with highwaymen and wild animals.

Recent Publications relating to Southern Africa

188 Baericke, Max Ewald. LUDERITZBUCHT: Historische Erinnerungen eines alten Diamantensuchers aus der deutschen Diamantenzeit in Sudwestafrika zwischen den Jahren 1908 und 1914 mit einer geschichtlichen Einleitung. Windhoek: Namibia Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft, 2001.

189 p.: ill., ports., maps (1 col. folding laid down on rear endpaper). Paperback. R 90

189 Beckett, Denis [et al.]. FLYING WITH PRIDE: the story of the South African flag; text by Denis Beckett. Pretoria: Wildnet Africa, 2002.

161, [14] p.: col. ill., ports. 4to. Pict. paper covered boards, d.w. R 265

The new South African flag flew for the first time on the 27th of April 1994, the only six-colour flag in the world. Since then it has been woven into the fabric of South African society, as illustrated in this lavish production.

190 Bizzell, John. BLUEPRINTS IN BLACK AND WHITE: the built environment professionals in South Africa: an outline history. Durban: Solo Collective, 2002.

x, 132 p.: ill., plan. 4to. Paperback. R 125

191 Blum, William. ROGUE STATE: a guide to the world's only superpower. New updated ed. Cape Town: Spearhead, 2002.

308 p. Paperback. R 115

Chapter 23: How the CIA sent Nelson Mandela to prison for 28 years.

192 Clarke, James. COMING BACK TO EARTH: South Africa's changing environment: an up-to-the-minute review of the state of the environment; contributing editor David Holt-Biddle. Johannesburg: Jacana, 2002.

x, 374 p.: ill. (chiefly col.). Paperback. R 170

Discusses all the issues facing the World Summit on Sustainable Development. "A current, comprehensive and holistic assessment of the challenges facing a developing African state within the global context.

193 Dikene, Sandile. SOUL FIRE: writing the transition; with an introduction by Antjie Krog. Pietermaritzburg: University of Natal Press, 2002.

x, 277 p. Paperback. R 125

194 Edelstein, Jillian. TRUTH & LIES: stories from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa. Johannesburg: M&G Books, 2001.

227 p.: ill., ports. Stiff paper wraps with endflaps. R 200

Edelstein photographed the proceedings of the TRC. "… a fascinating look at… the Truth Commission: not only through its images, but through eyewitness accounts, Jillain Edelstein's diary and some of the Commission's main protagonists… it is a testimony to the necessity of looking at what happened." Gillian Slovo.

195 Fox, Justin. WITH BOTH HANDS WAVING: a journey through Mozambique. Cape Town: Kwela Books, 2002.

208 p.: ill., map. Paperback. R 95

Narrative of a trip undertaken at the turn of the century by a team of journalists from GETAWAY magazine.

196 Jordan, Meg. THE LEGEND OF HUBERTA; foreword by Ian Player. Umhlali: Ortus Books, [2002].

238 p.: ill. (some col.)., col. frontis., maps. Paperback. R 135

A retelling (for the young reader) of the story of the lone trek of the celebrated Zululand hippoptamus during 1928-1931.

197 Kinahan, John. PASTORAL NOMADS OF THE DESERT: the people history forgot. 2nd ed. Windhoek: Capital Press, 2001.

167 p.: maps. Paperback. R 65

198 Koch, Blaise. IN, AROUND, THROUGH AND OUT: an actor's life. Cape Town: Spearhead, 2002.

320 p.: ports. Paperback. R 130

An award winning South African actor, Koch confronts life with HIV with humour and courage.

199 Kruger Park. [Map]. TOURING MAP OF KRUGER PARK: Blyde River Canyon, Pietersburg and Nelspruit. Cape Town: Sunbird , 2002.

98 x 69 cm: col. folding map with stiff pict. paper wraps. R 50

200 Lans, Han [comp.]. THE STORY OF MY LIFE: South Africa seen through the eyes of its children; foreword by Nelson Mandela. Cape Town: Kwela Books, 2002.

131 p.: col. ill., ports, col. map on endpapers. 4to. Pict. paper covered boards. R 175

Description of the daily life of children in different communities across South Africa.

201 Lewis-Williams, J.D. DISCOVERING SOUTH AFRICAN ROCK ART. 3rd impression. Cape Town: David Philip, 2000.

102 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paperback. First published in 1990. R 85

202 Mulholland, Stephen. ANOTHER VOICE II; foreword by Tim Modise. Cape Town: Spearhead, 2002.

viii, 200 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 150

A second collection of Mulholland's weekly social commentaries in the SUNDAY TIMES. His is one of the voices of the New South Africa, bringing critical insight to a broad array of pertinent topics.

203 Musson, Alfred. THE WHITE TIDE;. [edited by David Sinclair]. Gweru: Modern Press, 2002.

212 p.: ill., ports. Paperback. No. 128 of an edition limited to 500 copies. Signed by Sinclair on verso of title page. R 225

Sinclair has edited the diary of his grandfather, Alfred Musson (1851-1938). Musson left Cape Town for Shoshong Trading, and forged friendships with the Revs. John McKenzie and James Hepburn. A gifted linguist, he could communicate with the Boers and the local tribes and recorded events meticuluously. He travelled to Kimberley in search of diamonds, befriended Khama of Bechuanaland, and spent many years in the then Mashonaland and Rhodesia.

204 O'Hagan, Tim. SPECTACULAR NAMIBIA. Cape Town: Struik, 2002.

152 p.: chiefly ill., frontis., ports., map (all col.). Oblong 8vo. Paper covered boards with col. ill. laid down, transparent d.w. Parallel text in English and German. R 220

205 Pike, Steve. SURFING IN SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Town: Book4, 2001.

176 p.: col. ill., maps. Paperback. R 120

Contains a superb chapter entitled "Surfrikan slang" which enables the tourist to understand a sentence such as: Howzit, do you and your squeeze want some spook and diesel? Also explains such well known South African phrases as "Ja nee / Yes no" and "isit?"

206 Retief, Linette. PYNBOS SIDING. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 2002.

97 p.: ports. Paperback. R 60

Autobiography of a Capetonian copywriter living in Johannesburg.

207 Rice, Bill. THE ROYAL NAVY IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1900-2000. Lodge Hill: Maritime Books, 2002.

128 p.: chiefly ill. Oblong 8vo. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 400

208 Ryan, John. ONE MAN'S AFRICA. Cape Town: Jonathan Ball, 2002.

346 p. Paperback. R 140

Ryan is a foreign correspondent reporting on Africa and has covered events on the continent for 40 years.

209 Smith, Charlene. PATRICIA DE LILLE. Cape Town: New Africa Books, 2002.

202 p.: ports. Paperback. R 130

Patricia de Lille is a strong personality in South African politics. An MP for the Pan African Congress, she is vocal and fearless in her concern for the rights and well-being of ordinary South Africans. Nelson Mandela has called Ms de Lille his favourite opposition politician.

210 South Africa. [Map]. TOURING MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA: a folded map of South Africa showing an eastern section on the front and a western section including a large place names index on the back. Cape Town: Sunbird , 2002.

98 x 69 cm: col. Pict. paper wraps. R 50

211 Van Wyk, Magdaleen. THE COMPLETE SOUTH AFRICAN COOKBOOK. 3rd ed. Cape Town: Struik, 2002.

367 p.: ill. Pict. paper covered boards. R 100

212 Visser, Wayne & Sunter, Clem. BEYOND REASONABLE GREED: why sustainable business is a much better idea. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 2002.

190 p. Paperback. R 75

Visser & Sunter argue that for sustainable business in both a social and environmental sense, it will be necessary for companies to change from the "tooth-and-claw" logic of lions to the more caring, holistic philosophy of elephants.

213 Webb, John. THE ZANZI BAR: Africa through the lens. Cape Town: Spearhead, 2002.

127 p.: col. ill., ports. Paperback with flyleaves. R 150

The Zanzi Bar is a nightspot in Kigali, Rwanda. Webb records each of nine photographers' most memorable experience in covering Africa.

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