Our Intrepid Cape Motoring Pioneers
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Page : 183 pages
File Size : 10,49 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Automobile driving
ISBN : 9780620657594
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Page : 183 pages
File Size : 10,49 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Automobile driving
ISBN : 9780620657594
Author : Margaretha Schafer
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 33,5 MB
Release : 2017-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1928314384
Translated by Margaretha Sch„fer, Pioneers of the Dorsland provides a journalistic account of PJ van der Merwe?s travels to the Northwest where he interviewed farmers, clergymen, teachers, businessmen, policemen, officials of the magistrate court, divisional council and school board. Van der Merwe introduces the narrative by explaining that it focuses on the peculiar migratory way of life of the region?s half-nomadic pioneers. He highlights his efforts as an exhaustive attempt that may prove useful to any future historian interested in the area. Van der Merwe also published other similar works during his time as a researcher, traveller, historian and journalist ? Die Noordwaartse Beweging van die Boere voor die Groot Trek, 1770?1842, Die Trekboer in die Geskiedenis van die Kaapkolonie, 1657?1842 and Trek: Studies oor die Mobiliteit van die Pioniersbevolking aan die Kaap. Pioneers of the Dorsland is also available in Afrikaans.
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Page : 372 pages
File Size : 26,30 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Libraries
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Issues for Nov. 1957- include section: Accessions. Aanwinste, Sept. 1957-
Author : Dorothy Levitt
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Page : 216 pages
File Size : 32,91 MB
Release : 1909
Category : Automobile driving
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Author : PJ van der Merwe
Publisher : African Sun Media
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 34,57 MB
Release : 2020-07-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0620872721
‘Shortly after his appointment as lecturer in Stellenbosch, historian PJ van der Merwe turned his attention to the Northwest. In those days the region was mostly unknown to people outside this part of the world. Like today, there was uncertainty then about the boundaries of this region and its sub-regions … Berigte uit die Dorsland, compiled by Van der Merwe’s daughter, Margaretha Schäfer, contains more than 200 of his magazine and newspaper articles. The articles, based on interviews and observations, offer a wealth of important information that he gathered during two extensive visits to the Northwest and surrounding regions … He realised, long before most historians, that a personal interview with someone, who has had a particular experience, was an important historical source. But, it was essential to test the evidence and verify it with that of other people. The articles in Die Burger, Die Huisgenoot, Die Landbouweekblad and Sarie Marais are accompanied by excellent photographs taken by Van der Merwe.’ HERMANN GILIOMEE
Author : Robert Hewitt Johnston
Publisher : Aztex Corporation
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 12,33 MB
Release : 1975
Category : History
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Author : Ralph Ege
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Page : 306 pages
File Size : 12,69 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Hopewell (N.J.)
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Author : General Giulio Douhet
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 12,11 MB
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1782898522
In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.
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Page : 948 pages
File Size : 35,80 MB
Release : 1939
Category : Christian education
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Author : Tim Moore
Publisher : Random House
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 24,3 MB
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1473554802
Tim Moore - indefatigable travelling everyman – switches two wheels for four as he journeys across Trumpland in an original Model T Ford. ‘Alarmingly full of incident, very funny – even mildly transformative’ Daily Mail Lacking even the most basic mechanical knowhow, Tim Moore sets out to cross Trumpland USA in an original Model T Ford. Armed only with a fan belt made of cotton, wooden wheels and a trunkload of ‘wise-ass Limey liberal gumption’, his route takes him exclusively through Donald-voting counties, meeting the everyday folks who voted red along the way. He meets a people defined by extraordinary generosity, willing to shift heaven and earth to keep him on the road. And yet, this is clearly a nation in conflict with itself: citizens ‘tooling up’ in reaction to ever-increasing security fears; a healthcare system creaking to support sugar-loaded soda lovers; a disintegrating rust belt all but forgotten by the warring media and political classes. With his trademark blend of slapstick humour, affable insight and butt-clenching peril, Tim Moore invites us on an unforgettable road trip through America. Buckle up!