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Item Travels through Central Africa to Timbuctoo(Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1830) Rene, C.I offer, at length, to the public the narrative of my travels in the interior of Africa, which should have appeared long since: several causes have, however, concurred during the fifteen months that have elapsed since my return to my native soil, to retard its publication till the present time. I have brought home, from the regions I have traversed, only fugitive and very laconic notes, written in haste and trepidation: they would have been inexorable evidence against me, had I surprised, tracing unknown characters, and unveiling as it were to the Whites the mysteries of these countries.Item An English-Herero Dictionary: With an Introduction to the Study of Herero and Bantu in General(J. C. Juta, Cape Town, 1883) Kolbe, F. W.A bilingual English-Herero dictionary compiled by Rev. F. W. Kolbe of the London Missionary Society. The work includes an introduction to the Herero language and broader Bantu linguistic studies, examining vocabulary, grammar, etymology, and the relationship between Herero and other African languages. The publication contributes significantly to nineteenth-century African linguistic scholarship and provides valuable documentation of the Herero language, culture, and indigenous concepts.Item History of the Missions of the Free Church of Scotland in India and Africa(T. Nelson and Sons, London; Edinburgh; and New York, 1873) Hunter, R.History of the Missions of the Free Church of Scotland in India and Africa by Rev. Robert Hunter provides an account of the missionary activities of the Free Church of Scotland in India and Africa during the nineteenth century. The work documents the development of mission stations, missionary experiences, educational and religious efforts, and the interaction between missionaries and local communities. It serves as a valuable historical source for the study of Christian missions, colonial-era religious activities, and the social history of India and Africa.Item A Kaffir-English Dictionary(Lovedale Mission Press, 1899) Kropf, Albert, D.D.A Kaffir-English Dictionary by Rev. Albert Kropf is a bilingual reference work compiled from decades of linguistic research among Xhosa-speaking communities in South Africa. Drawing on earlier vocabularies and missionary language studies, the dictionary was developed to support the study, preservation, and translation of the Xhosa language. Published by the Lovedale Mission Press in 1899, the work includes an appendix of additional words collected during its preparation and remains an important source for the historical study of Xhosa linguistics and missionary scholarship in southern Africa.Item A Voice from the Congo.(William Heinemann, London., 1910) Ward, HerbertIt was no high motive that took me to Africa. I went there simply to satisfy my love of adventure. At the age of fifteen, I commenced my travels, and during the course of my wanderings in New Zealand, Australia, and in unknown regions of Northern Borneo I experienced many ups and downs. These vicissitudes only whetted my appetite and led me to Central Africa, where I passed the five most impressionable years of my life. I took to Africans from the first. I was young, full of life and high spirits, and regarded everyone I met as a friend. My confidence was sometimes checked but never shaken. With youthful exuberance of spirits, I fraternised with everyone I met, and I soon found there was a fund of good humour in the African composition. There was a good side to even the most villainous-looking savage, and I generally found it.Item Records of the Cape Colony(William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1904) Theai, George McCallIn this volume, the publication of the documents in London relating to the first British occupation of the Cape Colony is completed. This volume forms part of the historical records of the Cape Colony from April to June 1825 and contains documentary material relating to the administration and affairs of the Cape Colony during the period covered by volume 19. The publication provides an important primary source for the study of the political, administrative, social, and institutional history of the Cape ColonyItem Records of the Cape Colony(William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1904) Theai, George McCallIn this volume, the publication of the documents in London relating to the first British occupation of the Cape Colony is completed. This volume forms part of the historical records of the Cape Colony from October 1824 to February 1825 and contains documentary material relating to the administration and affairs of the Cape Colony during the period covered by volume 19. The publication provides an important primary source for the study of the political, administrative, social, and institutional history of the Cape ColonyItem Records of the Cape Colony(William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1902) Theai, George McCallIn this volume, the publication of the documents in London relating to the first British occupation of the Cape Colony is completed. This volume forms part of the historical records of the Cape Colony from November 1815 to May 1818 and contains documentary material relating to the administration and affairs of the Cape Colony during the period covered by volume 11. The publication provides an important primary source for the study of the political, administrative, social, and institutional history of the Cape Colony.Item Records of the Cape Colony(William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1897) Theai, George McCallIn this volume, the publication of the documents in London relating to the first British occupation of the Cape Colony is completed. This volume forms part of the historical records of the Cape Colony from February 1793 to December 1796 and contains documentary material relating to the administration and affairs of the Cape Colony during the period covered by volume 1. The publication provides an important primary source for the study of the political, administrative, social, and institutional history of the Cape Colony.Item Records of the Cape Colony(William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1898) Theai, George McCallIn this volume, the publication of the documents in London relating to the first British occupation of the Cape Colony is completed. This volume forms part of the historical records of the Cape Colony from December 1796 to December 1799 and contains documentary material relating to the administration and affairs of the Cape Colony during the period covered by volume 2. The publication provides an important primary source for the study of the political, administrative, social, and institutional history of the Cape Colony.Item Records of the Cape Colony(William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1898) Theai, George McCallIn this volume, the publication of the documents in London relating to the first British occupation of the Cape Colony is completed. This volume forms part of the historical records of the Cape Colony from December 1799 to May 1801 and contains documentary material relating to the administration and affairs of the Cape Colony during the period covered by volume 3. The publication provides an important primary source for the study of the political, administrative, social, and institutional history of the Cape Colony.Item Records of the Cape Colony(William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1899) Theai, George McCallIn this volume, the publication of the documents in London relating to the first British occupation of the Cape Colony is completed. This volume forms part of the historical records of the Cape Colony from May 1801 to February 1803 and contains documentary material relating to the administration and affairs of the Cape Colony during the period covered by volume 4. The publication provides an important primary source for the study of the political, administrative, social, and institutional history of the Cape Colony.Item Statistical Register of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope for the Year 1892(Government Printers, Cape Town, 1893) Cape of God HopeThe Statistical Register of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope for the Year 1892 is an official statistical publication issued by the Government of the Cape Colony and printed in Cape Town in 1893. It provides statistical information on the population, administration, economy and social conditions of the Colony. The publication covers population and census information, vital and meteorological statistics, government revenue and expenditure, trade and shipping, railways, telegraphs and postal services, agriculture and livestock, mining, banking, property, law and crime, education, religious institutions, hospitals and charitable organisations. It also includes statistical information relating to production, industry, fisheries and other aspects of colonial economic activity.Item Minute Book(University of Fort Hare, 1894) Synod of KaffariaMinute book of the Synod of Kaffaria dating from 1894-1899.Item The South African Outlook(University of Fort Hare, 1922) Lovedale MissionaryThe Christian Express appears today under the new name of "South African Outlook", and in a new guise as to form. To this long contemplated change we ha d intended to give effect at the beginning of 1921, when the Christian Express completed its half century. Difficulties in regard to material, however, necessitated delay. It does not appear necessary to go over again the reasons that decided our taking this step after the discussion that took place in our columns two years ago. It may suffice to say that though the name and form are different there is no innovation in the principles and policy for which the Christian Express has so long stood.Item African Banking Corporation_1892-1923(University of Fort Hare, 1892) University of Fort HareThis historical document (1892–1923) relates to the African Banking Corporation and documents its operations during a formative period of colonial economic development in southern Africa. It provides insight into banking practices, administration, and the corporation’s role in trade and commercial growth. The records serve as a valuable primary source for the study of early banking institutions and African economic history.Item The South African Outlook(University of Fort Hare, 1926) Lovedale MissionaryAt the sixths Assembly of the League of Nations, M. Hymans (Belgium): moved "The Assembly, considering that the Press constitutes the most effective means of guiding public opinion towards that moral disarmament which is a concomitant condition of material disarmament: Invites the Council to consider the desirability of convening a committee of experts representing the Press of the different continents with a view to determining the methods of contributing towards the organisation of peace.Item The South African Outlook(University of Fort Hare, 1927) Lovedale MissionaryWith temporary headquarters at Lever House, on the Embankment, London, the new International Intitute of African Languages and Cultures is now actually beginning its work. Professor Maurice Delafosse, of the University of Paris, a former Governor of West Africa, together with Professor Diedrich Westermann, the language authority of Berlin University, are the joint Directors, and when they are unable to be in London Major Hanns Vischer, who has been giving a great deal of his time recently to organizing the Institute and is its Vice-Director, will be in charge. Mayor Vischer is the Secretary of the African Education Advisory Committee at the Colonial Office, and was Director of Education in Nigeria. Since the preliminary meetings in June last, at which the African Society, the Colonial Office Education Committee, Academic des Sciences Coloniales (Paris), London School of Oriental Studies, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Anthropologie (Berlin), the South African Advisory Committe on Bantu Studies, and the Protestant and Roman Catholic Missions were represented, invitations have been issued to other associations to appoint representative to the governing body.Item The South African Outlook(University of Fort Hare, 1928) Lovedale MissionaryAn important statement on the fixing of Native wages was made by Mr. F. W. Lucas, K.C., Chairman of the Wage Board, in an address to the Johannesburg Economic Society on the 21st November. He said: "The Board has been invoked by Native employees to aid them in improving their conditions, which in many places are becomming intolerable. If the Government does not allow the Wage Act to operate for their protection, strong support will be given to the allegations that the Act 1s intended only to benefit Europeans. The Natives who apply to the Board ,are trying to make use of constitutional means. If such means are not open to them large numbers of them will believe that it is useless to Iook to the law for redress and that recourse must be had to more direct and unconstitutional, if not violent, measures.Item The South African Outlook(University of Fort Hare, 1940) Lovedale MissionaryThe following statement was handed recently to the South African Press Association. "The Christian Council of South Africa has decided to make representation to the Government with regard to the internment of German Missionaries and the resulting injury to their work. This decision is in conformity with the gen rally accepted principle and practice of the International Missionary Council to which the Christian Council of South Africa along with many other National Councils, is affiliated, Whose policy has always been to maintain the supranationalism of Christian Missionary work. During the Great War (1014-18) Christian bodies in South Africa took up a similar attitude and were able to a certain extent to prevent the disintegration of Missionary Work done by Germans.