Isbn: 9780947042066 - dictionary of southern african place names (10 risultati)

8vo; laminated pictorial boards; pp. x + 368, incl. bibliography. Trace of foxing to endpapers; regular, light browning. Very good condition. "Driving along the national road, who has not wondered at the eerie portent of the signpost to Moordenaarspoort, or considered the intriguing possibilities of Pampoenkraal or Hotazel? How many people know that the name 'Arniston', of the seaside village on the Cape coast, has no official status, and that its real name is Waenhuiskrans? In this highly readable and entertaining book Peter Raper takes us on a fascinating journey of the highways and byways of Southern Africa, sharing with us the origins of the names of towns and villages, mountains and rivers. Whether you are a motorist, an adventurer or merely an armchair traveller, this book has a multitude of facts and details that will amuse and interest you.".…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 2nd. the boards are rubbed and lightly edgeworn.foxing.well bound.[J.K][Rf11]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 368 pages (complete). An assured, confident book. Laminated illustrated board cover that is sound with some scuffing and sunning. It is tight and sure. Inside, the pages - as is common with many books printed in South Africa during the years of sanctions in the 1980s - have tanning. But the pages are clean, clear, firm, diligent, thorough and genial.[RF14] fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. The boards are shelf rubbed.A few inscriptions.Foxing.Tightly bound.Very good copy.[R.K][RF18]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Dictionary of Southern African place names This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. jacket is shelf rubbed. heavy tanning. light marks. well bound. good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. The boards are shelf rubbed.Tanning.Well bound.Very good copy.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. boards are a bit shelf rubbed. heavy tanning. no inscriptions. light marks. well bound. very good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hard Cover, Pictorial Boards. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Driving along the national road, who has not wondered at the eerie portent of the signpost to Moordenaarspoort, or considered the intriguing possibilities of Pampoenkraal or Hotazel? How many people know that the name 'Arniston', of the seaside village on the Cape coast, has no official status, and that its real name is Waenhuiskrans? In this highly readable and entertaining book Peter Raper takes us on a fascinating journey of the highways and byways of Southern Africa, sharing with us the origins of the names of towns and villages, mountains and share. Whether you are a motorist, an adventurer or merely an armchair traveller, this book has a multitude of facts and details that will amuse and interest you. Arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference, this is much more than a reference book. It may be dipped into or read from cover to cover and it contains a wealth of social, linguistic and historical information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 368 pages including an extensive bibliography ------------------ Orders over $100.00 are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: About 5½ " Wide - 8½ " Tall.…