New Dictionary of South African Place Names
Author | : P. E. Raper |
Publisher | : Jonathan Ball Publishers |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : P. E. Raper |
Publisher | : Jonathan Ball Publishers |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Peter E Raper |
Publisher | : Jonathan Ball Publishers |
Total Pages | : 1276 |
Release | : 2014-12-08 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1868425509 |
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.
Author | : P. E. Raper |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 592 |
Release | : 2015-06-08 |
Genre | : Africa, Southern |
ISBN | : 9781868425495 |
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.
Author | : Phumzile Simelane Kalumba |
Publisher | : African Books Collective |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 1920397345 |
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, Jabulani Means Rejoice 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.
Author | : Charles Pettman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Names, Geographical |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Elwyn Jenkins |
Publisher | : New Africa Books |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780864866899 |
Over the last 30 years, a fascinating variety of new place names have been given in South Africa.
Author | : Adrian Room |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
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.
Author | : Willie Olivier |
Publisher | : Penguin Random House South Africa |
Total Pages | : 513 |
Release | : 2022-10-12 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1775848302 |
Fully revised and updated, and with 60 new trails added, this fifth edition of Hiking Trails of South Africa is an essential resource for every hiker. Written by well-known author Willie Olivier, this extensive guide describes more than 500 trails across magnificent landscapes, from the iconic fynbos of the Western Cape to the majestic slopes of the Drakensberg. Whether you choose to hike close to civilization or explore a more remote area, take a short, hour-long walk or tackle an overnight hike of several days, there is a trail for you. Trail information includes: Distance and average hiking time; facilities, accommodation and activities available; points of interest and notes on flora and fauna. The book also includes advice on selecting hiking equipment, staying safe on the trail and dealing with emergencies. Sales points: Over 500 trails, with 60 new ones added; fully updated booking and permit information; trails to suit every level of fitness and ability; expert advice on planning, preparation, nutrition, equipment, first aid and general safety.
Author | : Jean Branford |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 486 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
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.