Bornman, Hans

Pioneers of the Lowveld.

SA Country Life 1995. 222pp softcover illustrated 4to. 0.6kg. No inscriptions. A Fine copy. ISBN: 9780958316583 Covers the history and people involved in the development of the Lowveld area since the earliest days.

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Book number: 28349

Catalogue: Transvaal

Keywords: south southern africa african lowveld transvaal

Carruthers, Vincent.

The Magaliesberg.

Southern. Johannesburg 1990 1st edition / impression. Green cloth boards. 388pp illustrated colour plates and b/w maps on eps. large 8vo. Bookplate to half-title page. a VG+ copy in matching protected dustwrapper. ISBN: 9781868122462 Sketches by Friedel Eloff & Rudolph Vosser. This natural area west of Pretoria is known for its beauty and is loved as a getaway area for those in the Gauteng and adjacent areas. Commences with the natural history of the area (geology, fauna, flora), then covers the cultural and general histories to date. Includes one 45pp chapter on the Boer War history in the area. Concludes with an appendix of place names, bibliography.

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Book number: 19700

Catalogue: Transvaal

Keywords: hartebeestpoort dam pilansberg rustenberg africa african south southern

Shorten, John R.

The Johannesburg Saga. 2

John Shorten. Johannesburg 1966 2nd imp. Gilt on green skivertex boards. xvi + 1159pp. illustrated colour & b/w photos. large 4to. 4.5kg. Slight shelfwear, top edge sl foxed & dusty else VG+ in worn dustwrapper (rubbed at joints and fold-ins, chipped and some small tears). "..the fascinating story of Johannesburg's dynamic growth". Commissioned by the Johannesburg City Council on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, this book covers the history of the city, its people and industry as well as concluding with a history of the various municipal departments.

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Book number: 5354

Catalogue: Transvaal

Keywords: transvaal gold diamond mining boer war jamieson raid johannesburg university of the witwatersrand africa african south southern