Author: Charles PettmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
South African Place Names
Author: Charles PettmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Place Names in Africa
Author: Liora BigonPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319324853
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
This volume examines the discursive relations between indigenous, colonial and post-colonial legacies of place-naming in Africa in terms of the production of urban space and place. It is conducted by tracing and analysing place-naming processes, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa during colonial times (British, French, Belgian, Portuguese), with a considerable attention to both the pre-colonial and post-colonial situations. By combining in-depth area studies research – some of the contributions are of ethnographic quality – with colonial history, planning history and geography, the authors intend to show that culture matters in research on place names. This volume goes beyond the recent understanding obtained in critical studies of nomenclature, normally based on lists of official names, that place naming reflects the power of political regimes, nationalism, and ideology.
Dictionary of Southern African Place Names
Author: Peter E RaperPublisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
ISBN: 1868425509
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1276
Book Description
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.
African Placenames
Author: Adrian RoomPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476617104
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
In this useful work, detailing more than 2,500 African placenames of all types, each entry identifies the country and, in most cases, geographical location within the country. An account of the name's origin and meaning follows, along with appropriate historical, topographical, and biological references. Cross references provide former names, alternate spellings, and alternate forms of current names. An introduction comprises a geographical summary, a chronological survey of the exploration and colonization of Africa, and an overview of African languages.
The South African Geographical Journal
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Vols. for 1932-1940 contain Cape Geographical Society. Report.
New Dictionary of South African Place Names
Author: P. E. RaperPublisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Dictionary of Southern African Place Names
Author: P. E. RaperPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Geographic dictionary of the place names of South Africa. Includes historical origins of names and pronunciation guides.
Report of the Annual Meeting of the South African Association for the Advancement of Science
Author: Place Names of the Orange Free State
Author: Charles PettmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
On Route in South Africa
Author: BPJ ErasmusPublisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
ISBN: 1920289801
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
From Pofadder, eMkhuze and Haenertsburg to Cookhouse, Klipplaat, Maokeng and Taung ... South Africa's amazing diversity is an invitation to take to the road. This revised and updated edition of On Route in South Africa has a new, contemporary look, but contains all the features that have made it such a classic. Previous editions won a special place in the hearts of those both living in, and visiting, South Africa. No other book available offers such a range and depth of information about the villages, towns and cities of this land, and on the intriguing and informative tales they have to tell. The 37 chapters are arranged in logical sequence, beginning with Cape Town and radiating outwards. Each chapter corresponds to an established and coherent geographic or demographic area. Included are detailed regional maps, incorporating up-to-date place names, and complemented by route directions within the text. With its expanded text and more than 500 photographs, On Route in South Africa contains a remarkable wealth of information, making it the perfect travel planner and companion.