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du Plessis Africana Collection

The Du Plessis collection was purchased for 3 000 pounds by the University of Pretoria in 1939 from the estate of Prof J du Plessis (1868-1935), a prominent theologian at the University of Stellenbosch. Prof du Plessis' collection of almost 4 000 volumes includes many precious Africana works. It was purchased by UP with a view to strengthening its Africana collection that had been officially established in 1932. Among the valuable Africana works in this collection are Du Plessis' own books about missionary journeys through Africa and the unique Dingley manuscript, a journal relating a sea journey from England to the Cape in 1812.
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A dictionary of the Suahili language
by Krapf, L
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Education in South Africa (1652-1922)
by E. G. Malherbe; Malherbe, E. G. (Ernst Gideon), 1895-
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topic: Education
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Afrikaanse woordelys en spelreëls
by Malherbe, Daniel François, 1881-1969; Smith, Johannes J. (Johannes Jacobus), 1883-1949; Bosman, D. B. (Daniël Brink), 1888-1960; Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns
texts
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Topics: Afrikaans language, Afrikaans language, Afrikaans language, Afrikaans language
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The golden stool : some aspects of the conflict of cultures in Africa
by Smith, Edwin William, 1876-1957
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Includes bibliographies and index
Topic: Ashanti (African people)
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Buku Lopatulika ndilo Mau a Mulungu Chipangano cha Kale ndi cha Tsopano
by Murray, William Hoppe, 1866-1947; Napier, R. H; Ndombe, Che; National Bible Society of Scotland; British and Foreign Bible Society; Union Nyanja Translation Committee; Dutch Reformed Church Mission; Church of Scotland Mission
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The first Bible in chiChewa
Topic: Nyanja language
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Vol VII: History of Matiwane and the Amangwane tribe : as told by Msebenzi to his kinsman Albert Hlongwane
by Msebenzi, approximately 1850-
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275 pages, [8] leaves of plates : 24 cm
Topics: Matiwane, Tribes -- Africa, Ethnology -- Africa
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The gospel in many tongues : specimens of 630 languages in which the British and Foreign Bible Society has published or circulated some portion of the Word of God
by British and Foreign Bible Society
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Topics: Bible, Polyglot texts, selections, quotations, etc, Printing
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Buku Lopatulika ndilo Mau a Mulungu Chipangano cha Kale ndi cha Tsopano
by Murray, William Hoppe, 1866-1947; Napier, R. H; Ndombe, Che; National Bible Society of Scotland; British and Foreign Bible Society; Union Nyanja Translation Committee; Dutch Reformed Church Mission; Church of Scotland Mission
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The first Bible in chiChewa
Topics: Nyanja language, Nyanja language
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Vol Volume 2: The Uganda protectorate : an attempt to give some description of the physical geography, botany, zoology, anthropology, languages and history of the territories under British protection in East Central Africa, between the Congo Free State and the Rift valley and between the first degree of south latitude and the fifth degree of north latitude
by Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927
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Paged continuously
Topics: African languages, Natural history, Ethnology
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Vol Deel 1: A-J: Geslacht-register der oude Kaapsche familien
by De Villiers, C. C. (Christoffel Coetzee), 1850-1887; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Edited by George McCall Theal
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A cruising voyage round the world
by Rogers, Woodes, d. 1732
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"First published in 1712, reprinted in The seafarers' library, 1928."
Topics: Selkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721, Voyages around the world, Privateering
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A history of Christian missions in South Africa
by Du Plessis, J. (Johannes), 1868-1935
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Bibliography: p. 466-479
Topic: Missions
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A practical manual of the Nyanja language / Alexander Hetherwick
by Hetherwick, Alexander, 1860-1939
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Topic: Nyanja language
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Vol Volume 3: History and Ethnography of South Africa before 1795
by G.M Theal; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Spine title: History and ethnography of South Africa before 1795
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Geskiedenis vir Suid-Afrika, of ons verlede
by Gie, S. F. N. (Stefanus François Naudé), 1884-1945
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Vol Volume 5: History of South Africa since 1795
by G.M Theal; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Spine title: History of South Africa since 1795
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Vol Volume 2: Two hundred years of the S.P.G.: an historical account of the Society for the propagation of the gospel in foreign parts, 1701-1900 (Based on a digest of the Society's records.
by Pascoe, C. F. (Charles Frederick), b. 1854
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"Published in 1893 under the title of 'A classified digest' of the Society's records ... After passing through seven editions the book has been carefully revised and nearly 500 pages added"--Pref. p. xii-xiii
Topics: Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (Great Britain), Church of England,...
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L'Afrique chrétienne : évêchés et ruines antiques
by Mesnage, Joseph, 1859-1922; Toulotte, Anatole, 1852-1907
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The land of Zinj
by Cpt C. H. Stigand
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The Compleat geographer: or, The chorography and topography of all the known parts of the earth. To which is premis'd an introduction to geography, and a natural history of the earth and the elements
by Moll, Herman, d. 1732
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Part 2 has special t.p.: Thesaurus geographicus: or, The compleat geographer. Part the second. Being the chorography, topography, and history of Asia, Africa, and America. Faithfully extracted from the best modern travellers, and most esteem'd historians, and illustrated with maps ... by Herman Moll. 4th ed., much amended. London, 1722
Topic: Geography
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Some folk-lore stories and songs in Chinyanja : with English translation and notes
by Rattray, R. S. (Robert Sutherland), 1881-1938; Hetherwick, Alexander, b. 1860
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Topics: Folklore, Nyanja language
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A hand-book of Luganda
by Pilkington, George Lawrence, 1865-1897
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Topic: Ganda language
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Chipangano Chatsopano : cha ambuye wathu Yesu Kristu
by Murray, W. H; National Bible Society of Scotland; British and Foreign Bible Society
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New Testament, Union Nyanja version
Topics: Chewa dialect, Chewa dialect
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A grammar of Chinyanja : a language spoken in British Central Africa, on and near the shores of Lake Nyasa
by Henry, George, 1854-1893
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Topic: Nyanja language
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Vol Deel 2: A-O: Geslacht-register der oude Kaapsche familien
by De Villiers, C. C. (Christoffel Coetzee), 1850-1887; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Edited by George McCall Theal
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Africanderisms : a glossary of South African colloquial words and phrases and of place and other names
by Pettman, Charles, b. 1851
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Includes bibliographical references
Topics: English language, Dutch language, Afrikaans language, Afrikaans languages
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Vol Cambridge historical series: The colonization of Africa
by Sir H. H. Johnston
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Ethiopia unbound: studies in race emancipation
by Hayford, J. E. Casely (Joseph Ephraim Casely), 1866-1930
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Topics: Race relations, Race relations
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Vol Volume 1: Mendelssohn's South African Bibliography
by S. Mendelssohn; Mendelssohn, Sidney, d. 1917; Colvin, Ian Duncan, 1877-1938
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Vol. I. - LXXII, 1008 p. - Vol. II. - 1139 p
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History of South Africa
by E. A. Walker; Walker, Eric A. (Eric Anderson), 1886-
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"Select bibliography of books to which references are given in the text": p. [601]-607
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Elementary grammar of the Thonga-Shangaan language
by Junod, Henri Alexandre, 1863-1934
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Translation of Grammaire ronga
Topic: Tsonga language
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Testamente Watsopano wa Mwini Watu Ndi Mpulumutsi Yes Kristu
by British and Foreign Bible society
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Vol Deel 3: P-Z: Geslacht-register der oude Kaapsche familien
by De Villiers, C. C. (Christoffel Coetzee), 1850-1887; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Edited by George McCall Theal
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Afrikaanse gedigte, byeenfersameld uit wat in di laaste 30 jaar ferskyn is, 1876-1906
by Afrikaanse
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Topics: Afrikaans poetry, Afrikaans poetry
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Vol Volume 1: The Uganda protectorate : an attempt to give some description of the physical geography, botany, zoology, anthropology, languages and history of the territories under British protection in East Central Africa, between the Congo Free State and the Rift valley and between the first degree of south latitude and the fifth degree of north latitude
by Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927
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Paged continuously
Topics: African languages, Natural history, Ethnology
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South Africa through the centuries
by A. Eliot; Elliott, Arthur, 1870-1938; Morrison, W. R., compiler
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Topic: Photography
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The history of the South African College, 1829-1918
by Ritchie, W; Kent, T. P
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Includes index
Topics: University of Cape Town, University of Cape Town
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Vol Volume 2: The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan : a compendium prepared by officers of the Sudan government
by Gleichen, Edward, Lord, 1863-1937
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I.Geographical, descriptive and historical. -II.Routes
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The world surveyed : or, The famous voyages & travailes of Vincent Le Blanc, or, White, of Marseilles: who from the age of fourteen years, to threescore and eighteen, travelled through most parts of the world. Viz. The East and West Indies, Persia, Pegu, the kingdoms of Fez and Morocco, Guinny, and through all Africa. From the cape of Good Hope, into Alexandria, by the territories of Monomotapa, of Preste John and Egypt, into the Mediterranean isles, and through the principal provinces of Europe. Containing a more exact description of several parts of the world, then hath hitherto been done by any other authour. The whole work enriched, wth many authentick histories. Originally written in French, and faithfully rendred into English by F.B., gent
by Leblanc, Vincent, 1554-ca. 1640; Brooke, Francis, tr
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In three parts
Topic: Voyages and travels
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Guide to the Lunkundu language
by MacKittrick, John; MacKittrick, F. T
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Note dated July, 1893
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Vol Volume 2: Mendelssohn's South African Bibliography
by S. Mendelssohn; Mendelssohn, Sidney, d. 1917; Colvin, Ian Duncan, 1877-1938
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Vol. I. - LXXII, 1008 p. - Vol. II. - 1139 p
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Vol Volume 1: The rise of our East African empire : early efforts in Nyasaland and Uganda
by Lugard, Frederick John Dealtry, Baron, 1858-1945
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Suggestions for a grammar of "Bangala," the "lingua franca" of the Upper Congo : with dictionary
by Stapleton, Walter Henry
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Topics: Lingala language, Lingala language, English language
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Vol Volume 3: History of South Africa since 1795
by G.M Theal; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Spine title: History of South Africa since 1795
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Vol Volume 2: History of the battles and adventures of the British, the Boers and the Zulus in Southern Africa
by D. C. F. Moodie; Moodie, D. C. F. (Duncan Campbell Francis), 1838-1891
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Spine Title: History of the battles in Southern Africa
Topic: Zulu War, 1879
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Vol Volume 7: Record of South Eastern Africa
by G. M Theal
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Vasco da Gama and his successors : 1460-1580
by Jayne, K. G. (Kingsley Garland)
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"First published in 1910"-- t.p. verso
Topics: Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524, Discoveries in geography
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Travels in India
by Tavernier, Jean-Baptiste, 1605-1689; Ball, V. (Valentine), 1843-1895; Tavernier, Jean-Baptiste, 1605-1689. Six voyages de Jean-Baptiste Tavernier. pt. 2. English
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Translation of pt. 2 of the author's Les six voyages, which was originally published at Paris, 1676
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The cradle days of Natal
by G. Mackeurtan; Mackeurtan, Harold Graham, 1884-
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"Table of authorities": p. 331-333
Topics: Chaka, Zulu Chief, 1787-1828, Zulu (African people)
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Vol Volume 1: History of the battles and adventures of the British, the Boers and the Zulus in Southern Africa
by D. C. F. Moodie
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Vol Volume 5: Record of South Eastern Africa
by G. M Theal
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Vol volume 1: Totemism and exogamy : a treatise on certain early forms of superstition and society
by Frazer, James George, Sir, 1854-1941
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Supplement published 1937 under title: Totemica
Topics: Totemism, Endogamy and exogamy
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History of the colony of the Cape of Good Hope
by A Wilmot; Wilmot, Alexander, 1836-1924; Chase, John Centlivres, 1806-1876
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Running title: History of the Cape Colony
Topic: Indigenous peoples
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Die Armblanke-vraagstuk in Suid-Afrika : verslag van die Carnegie-Kommissie.
by Malherbe, E. G. (Ernst Gideon), 1895-; Carnegie-Kommissie
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Vol Volume 2: History and Ethnography of South Africa before 1795
by G.M Theal; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Spine title: History and ethnography of South Africa before 1795
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Isicatuliso si ya cindezelwa isonto la se Nederduits hervormd of gereformeerd ukucatulisa abantwana abansundu endhleleni yokukowa kwe 'nkosi yetu Ujesu Kristu umsindisi wabantu bonke
by Jandrell, L. H. M
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Includes extracts from the New Testament, proverbs, etc
Topics: Zulu language, Zulu language
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Vol vol1: The library of his excellency Sir George Grey, K.C.B. Philology
by Grey, George, Sir, 1812-1898; Bleek, W. H. I. (Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel), 1827-1875; Cameron, James, 1800-1875
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On t.-p.: "Mrs. Lowe with Sir G. Greys comps" (autograph)
Topics: African languages, Malagasy language, Australian languages, Papuan languages, Fijian language,...
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Vol Deel 2: Kykies vir kinders
by N. Hofmeyer; Hofmeyr, N. (Nicolaas), 1860-1932; Du Plessis, Johannes
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The Periplus of Hanno : a voyage of discovery down the west African coast
by Hanno; Schoff, Wilfred H. (Wilfred Harvey), 1874-1932, tr
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"Bibliography of the Periplus of Hanno": p. 30-31
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Vol Volume 2: History of South Africa since 1795
by G.M Theal; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Spine title: History of South Africa since 1795
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Vol Volume 4: History of South Africa since 1795
by G.M Theal; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Spine title: History of South Africa since 1795
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A comparative grammar of South African languages
by Bleek, W. H. I. (Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel), 1827-1875
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pt. I. Phonology. - pt. II. The concord :section 1. The noun
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Vol volume 4: Totemism and exogamy : a treatise on certain early forms of superstition and society
by Frazer, James George, Sir, 1854-1941
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Supplement published 1937 under title: Totemica
Topics: Totemism, Endogamy and exogamy
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Afrikaanse spraakkuns
by Bouman, A.C. (Arie Cornelis), 1892-1966. (NL-LeOCL)072281510; Pienaar, Eduard Christiaan, 1882- (NL-LeOCL)069009546
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Vol Volume 1: History and Ethnography of South Africa before 1795
by G.M Theal; Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
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Spine title: History and ethnography of South Africa before 1795
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The handbook of Nyasaland : comprising historical, statistical and general information concerning the Nyasaland Protectorate
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Nyasaland directory: p. [269]-288
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Vol volume 2: Totemism and exogamy : a treatise on certain early forms of superstition and society
by Frazer, James George, Sir, 1854-1941
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Supplement published 1937 under title: Totemica
Topics: Totemism, Endogamy and exogamy
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Reisen van Nicolaus de Graaff gedaan naar alle gewesten des werelds, beginnende 1639 tot 1687 incluis
by Graaff, Nicolaus de
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Die Armblanke-vraagstuk in Suid-Afrika : verslag van die Carnegie-Kommissie.
by Wilcocks, R. W; Carnegie-Kommissie
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Drama en toneel in Suid-Afrika
by Bosman, F. C. L. (Frederik Christiaan Ludolph), 1898-
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Includes bibliographical references
Topics: Performing arts, Theater, South African drama, 968, Performing arts, South African drama, Theater
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Vol vol2: Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope : requesten (memorials) : 1715-1806
by Leibbrandt, H. C. V; Pienaar, S. W
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Copy nr. 1683228 from S W Pienaar
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Adamastor, poems
by Campbell, Roy, 1901-1957
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Topics: Philosophy, Modern, Philosophy, Modern
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Vol Volume 2: A sketch of the modern languages of Africa
by Cust, Robert Needham, 1821-1909
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"Accompanied by a language-map"
Topics: African languages, African languages
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Vol Volume 4: Record of South Eastern Africa
by G. M Theal
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Vol Volume 1: In wildest Africa
by Schillings, C. G. (Carl Georg), 1865-1921
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"With over 300 photographic studies direct from the author's negatives, taken by day and night; and other illustrations."
Topics: Natural history, Hunting, Nature photography

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