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Battles of the Boer War.
(B. T. Batsford LTD, 1964) Pemberton, W. B.
Battles of the Boer War (1964) is a historical study examining the principal military engagements of the South African War (1899–1902) between British imperial forces and the Boer republics of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. The volume provides detailed accounts of significant battles, sieges, and campaigns, analysing troop movements, leadership decisions, battlefield strategies, and the influence of terrain on military outcomes. It traces the evolution of the conflict from conventional set-piece battles to the later guerrilla warfare phase, highlighting the adaptability of Boer commandos and the British response through large-scale troop deployments and counter-insurgency measures. Drawing on military records and contemporary narratives, the work contributes to an understanding of colonial warfare, imperial strategy, and the broader political and social consequences of the war in Southern Africa.
A life's labours in South Africa.
(John Snow and Co, Paternoster Row, 1900) Moffat, R.
The Life and Labour in South Africa: The Story of Robert Moffat is a historical biographical work that chronicles the missionary career and personal experiences of Robert Moffat, a prominent 19th-century Scottish missionary in Southern Africa. The book documents Moffat’s religious, linguistic, and educational contributions among African communities, particularly his long service at Kuruman Mission Station. It highlights his efforts in Bible translation into Setswana, the establishment of mission infrastructure, and the social and cultural encounters between European missionaries and indigenous societies. Through personal narratives, correspondence, and historical reflection, the volume provides insight into the challenges of missionary life, colonial-era travel, cross-cultural exchange, and the spread of Christianity in the region. The work serves as an important historical source on early mission activity and intercultural relations in Southern Africa.
First Bishop of Kaffaria.
(Messrs, Juta and Co, Methodist Book Room., 1896) Henry Callaway
In submitting this volume to the judgement of the reader as a valuable contribution to Missionary history, Callaway hopes he shall not be considered blinded by prejudice because the writer is his daughter. When the materials were entrusted to him some few years ago he was in hopes of being able to write the book himself, but found that he had so much work on hand that he was obliged to relinquish the idea and now very glad that he did so, for his daughter could find bearing on the subject.
Newspaper Clippings
(University of Fort Hare, 1955-09) University of Fort Hare
A collection of newspaper clippings from various newspaper publications dated September 1955 to April 1957. The articles cover social, political, economic, and cultural events, reflecting press perspectives and public discourse of the time. The collection serves as a valuable primary source on the historical climate and media landscape of the late 1950s.
Newspaper Clippings
(University of Fort Hare, 1988-01) University of Fort Hare
A collection of newspaper clippings from various newspaper publications dated January 1988 to July 1996. The articles cover social, political, economic, and cultural events, reflecting press perspectives and public discourse of the time. The collection serves as a valuable primary source on the historical climate and media landscape of the late 1980s.