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New Dictionary Of South African Place Names
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Author : P. E. Raper
language : en
Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
Release Date : 2004
New Dictionary Of South African Place Names written by P. E. Raper and has been published by Jonathan Ball Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Dictionary Of Southern African Place Names
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Author : Peter E Raper
language : en
Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
Release Date : 2014-12-08
Dictionary Of Southern African Place Names written by Peter E Raper and has been published by Jonathan Ball Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-08 with Reference categories.
The Dictionary of Southern African Place Names - now in its 4th edition - helps you sort your Komkhulu from your Kommetjie with the most comprehensive glossary of Southern African towns, villages, railway stations, mountains, rivers and beaches. The 9 000 short entries incorporate data from sources dating as far back as 1486, encapsulating the linguistic and cultural heritage of all the peoples of the subcontinent, past and present. In this highly readable book the expert authors take you on a fascinating journey of the highways and byways of Southern Africa. Whether you are a motorist, an adventurer or merely an armchair traveller, this book has a multitude of facts and details that will fascinate you. This is much more than a reference book - it gives an insight into what shapes a place and its people through our heroes, events, beliefs, values, fears and aspirations.
Dictionary Of Southern African Place Names
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Author : P. E. Raper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-06-08
Dictionary Of Southern African Place Names written by P. E. Raper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-08 with Africa, Southern categories.
Now in its 4th Edition -- this dictionary helps you to sort your Komkhulu from your Kommetjie with the most comprehensive glossary of Southern African towns, villages, railway stations, mountains, rivers and beaches. The 9,000 short entries incorporate data from sources dating as far back as 1486, encapsulating the linguistic and cultural heritage of all the peoples of the subcontinent, past and present. In this highly readable book the expert authors take you on a fascinating journey of the highways and byways of Southern Africa. 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. This is much more than a reference book -- it gives an insight into what shapes a place and its people through our heroes, events, beliefs, values, fears and aspirations.
Jabulani Means Rejoice
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Author : Kalumba, Phumzile Simelane
language : en
Publisher: Modjaji Books
Release Date : 2018-03-13
Jabulani Means Rejoice written by Kalumba, Phumzile Simelane and has been published by Modjaji Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-13 with Social Science categories.
Jabulani Means Rejoice is a dictionary comprised of hundreds of African names in local South African languages, meticulously assembled and expounded upon for the curious reader. Names are listed in alphabetical order with gender indications, as well as information regarding their ethnographic origins and meanings. Yet, Jabulani Means Rejoice is so much more than simply a list of names and their meanings. The author skilfully interweaves cultural context and history, including issues surrounding naming rituals, domestic disputes and the curse of the evil eye. As a reference work, the book stands as an invaluable contribution to the growing interest in African cultural history. With its names ranging from the traditional to the unconventional, it will appeal to linguists, family historians and anyone with an interest in names.
South African Place Names
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Author : Charles Pettman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
South African Place Names written by Charles Pettman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Names, Geographical categories.
New Dictionary Of South African Biography
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Author : E. J. Verwey
language : en
Publisher: HSRC Press
Release Date : 1995
New Dictionary Of South African Biography written by E. J. Verwey and has been published by HSRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Many South Africans who have contributed to South African history were overlooked in the earlier five-volume series entitled the Dictionary of South African Biography (DSAB). The compendium series, the new dictionary of South African biography (NDSAB), aims to right this wrong.
Falling Into Place
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Author : Elwyn Jenkins
language : en
Publisher: New Africa Books
Release Date : 2007
Falling Into Place written by Elwyn Jenkins and has been published by New Africa Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Over the last 30 years, a fascinating variety of new place names have been given in South Africa.
New Dictionary Of South African Biography
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Author : E. J. Verwey
language : en
Publisher: HSRC Press
Release Date : 1995
New Dictionary Of South African Biography written by E. J. Verwey and has been published by HSRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This series of publications aims to fill the gaps in our history, highlighting in particular the significant roles played by black leaders form all walks of life.
A Dictionary Of South African English
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Author : Jean Branford
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1987
A Dictionary Of South African English written by Jean Branford and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Containing over 5000 entries, this enlarged and revised edition provides a wealth of new and updated words borrowed from Afrikaans, Malay, township slang, Indian Khosian and Bantu languages, including words influenced by the political upheavals of recent years. Branford offers phonetic transcripts for words derived from other languages, and for most entries, he gives etymologies, grammatical usages, and helpful quotes.
African Placenames
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Author : Adrian Room
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2008
African Placenames written by Adrian Room and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
Each of the over 2,000 entries gives the country and, in most cases, geographical location within the country. An account of the name's origin and meaning follows, with appropriate historical, topographical and biological references. Cross references provide both former names and alternate spellings or forms of current names.