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An epic quest for survival, education, and hope that spans multiple African nations. Shifting from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to a grueling journey through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, young Aher Arop Bol refuses to remain lost after being separated from his parents in war-torn Sudan. Praised by celebrated local author Antjie Krog as a story that stays with you!

Author: Aher Arop Bol

**Water stains on the corners of roughly the last 30 pages of the book. Most visible on the last few pages. Other than that the book is still in a great overall condition. 

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On a quiet Amsterdam street in November 2004, controversial filmmaker Theo van Gogh was assassinated in broad daylight by a homegrown radical. This shocking event sent shockwaves through the Netherlands, instantly shattering the country's long-cherished reputation for peaceful multiculturalism and absolute social tolerance. 

Author: Ian Buruma

**The cover and the first 20+- pages have folds, but the overall condition of the book is good.

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Uncover the greatest mystery of all—the private life of the Queen of Crime herself—with this collectible 1977 William Collins hardcover edition of An Autobiography by Agatha Christie. Published posthumously following her death in 1976, this massive 544-page volume is Agatha Christie’s most personal, humorous, and enduring legacy. 

Author: Agatha Christie

**Dust jacket has water stains. Book boards slightly affected. Inside pages not affected and in very neat vintage condition.

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A timeless testament to the human spirit. "Discovered in the attic where she spent the final years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary remains a vivid, deeply moving record of a teenage girl growing up under the shadow of World War II. 

Author: Anne Frank

**Fair vintage condition

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Relive the pulse-pounding triumphs that defined a nation's athletic heritage. Acclaimed sports historian Paul Dobson chronicles South Africa's most iconic international achievements before political isolation changed the landscape. This fascinating anthology covers historic milestones across multiple arenas: from Karen Muir breaking world swimming records at just twelve years old and Bobby Locke dominating the British Open, to legendary rugby clashes against the All Blacks and historic cricket test victories. Packed with dramatic narratives, vintage photographs, and archival results, this is an essential companion for every passionate local sports enthusiast.

Author: Paul Dobson

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Step back into the golden era of water sports with this comprehensive retro guide to high-speed windsurfing. Released in 1984, this vintage manual captures the exact moment funboards revolutionized the sport with short boards, footstraps, and radical maneuvers. Written by Hawaii-based experts, it delivers a deeply nostalgic look at old-school techniques—from fundamental sailing geometry to advanced water starts, carved gybes, and wave jumping. Featuring classic diagram layouts and period-correct action photography, it stands as a fascinating time capsule and a premium collectors' item for retro surf culture enthusiasts.

Author: Clive Boden and Angus Chater

Dj - Fair, Book - Excellent

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Photographing the Fallen by Jeremy Gordon-Smith explores the profound legacy of Ivan Bawtree, a war graves photographer on the Western Front from 1915 to 1919. As one of only three professional photographers hired by the newly formed Graves Registration Commission, Bawtree braved the dangers of front-line military zones across Northern France and Flanders, most notably the Ypres Salient. Through his pencil and camera lens, this moving historical account offers an intimate look at the devastation of the Great War and the early history of the Imperial War Graves Commission. It stands as an enduring reminder of human loss and sacrifice. 

Author: Jeremy Gordon-Smith

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Discover a pivotal era of naval warfare with War at Sea in the Ironclad Age by Richard Hill. Part of Cassell's History of Warfare series under the general editorship of John Keegan, this highly compelling volume charts the technological revolution of the mid-nineteenth century. It examines the dramatic shift from traditional wood, sail, and cannonballs to steel, steam, shells, and ironclad warships. Moving from the American Civil War to the clash at Tsushima in 1905, the narrative brings to life the strategic developments, theoretical naval doctrines, and social evolution at sea. Perfect for maritime collectors and history enthusiasts alike

Author: Richard Hill

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Uncover a definitive account of the turbulent geopolitical shifts that redefined Southern Africa during the nineteenth century. This masterfully constructed narrative history tracks the critical arc from the historic Great Trek right up to the outbreak of the Boer War. Delve deep into the strategic orchestrations of figures like Paul Kruger and the sweeping colonial expansions that sparked intense regional conflicts. This compelling text unpacks complex colonial rivalries with exceptional clarity. 

Author: Anthony Nutting

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An intensely human, firsthand account of the historic Siege of Ladysmith, this classic narrative captures the Anglo-Boer War through a journalist’s eye. Australian war correspondent Donald Macdonald was present for the entire military standoff, cataloging the harsh realities of a town enduring continual bombardment, dwindling rations, and disease. Rather than a dry official record, it delivers an unbiased observation of hand-to-hand combat and frontline raiding parties. Originally published in 1900 and preserved in this out-of-print 1999 Covos Books centenary edition, it is a collectible piece of South African military history—perfect for Africana libraries.

Author: Donald Macdonald

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An exceptional historical study of the Natal campaign during the Anglo-Boer War, this absorbing account seeks to vindicate the heavily criticized General Sir Charles Warren. Condemned by history as the man who lost the brutal Battle of Spioenkop (Spion Kop), Warren was forbidden from publicly speaking in his own defense. Utilizing the rigorous testimonies from the 1902–1903 Royal Commission of Inquiry, alongside controversial contemporary reports, author Owen Coetzer meticulously re-examines the military strategies, the infamous 'Dum-Dum' bullets, and the fierce friction between Warren and General Buller. 1996 first edition paperback.

Author: Owen Coetzer

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The definitive first volume in J.T. McNish’s acclaimed historical trilogy on the South African diamond fields, The Road to El Dorado offers a sweeping, immersive chronicle of the legendary 1869 diamond rush. This essential work of Africana meticulously details the chaotic birth of the diamond mining industry along the Vaal and Orange Rivers, charting the dramatic transformation of the arid northern Cape veldt into a bustling hub of global wealth. Richly illustrated with rare historical black-and-white plates and featuring a detailed fold-out map mapping the original 1870 diamond farms, this true first edition is a cornerstone text for collectors, genealogists, and military or regional history enthusiasts. Struik 1968 First Edition.

Author: James T. McNish

**Good Vintage Copy - please note this book has a distinctive old, sweet scent resembling vanilla - not unpleasant. 

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Uncover the human side of history in Richard Humble’s captivating look at one of civilization's greatest adventurers. While Marco Polo’s historic twenty-five year odyssey to the Court of Kubilai Khan became a travel literature classic, his intense personal trials are often hidden behind his geographic logs. This narrative biography examines the frustrating setbacks, mortal dangers, and stacked odds that dogged his party across perilous lands. Dismissed by Venetian peers as romantic exaggeration, his epic service in the Khan’s court is brought to life with twenty pages of colour plates and a hundred historical illustrations.

Author: Richard Humble

**The book has a slight, dry damp smell from its past storage environment (no visible water damage present to the book itself, except for small water stains and foxing to the reverse side of the dustjacket).

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Relive a daring polar expedition in this definitive account by Sir Vivian Fuchs and Sir Edmund Hillary. The Crossing of Antarctica details the historic 1955–1958 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Echoing Shackleton, Fuchs’s advance ship was trapped by ice in the Weddell Sea, forcing two years of grueling preparation. Together with Hillary’s New Zealand support party, twelve men tackled a treacherous two-thousand-mile overland march across uncharted snow, colossal ice walls, and hidden crevasses. From mechanical trials and a daring single-engine flight to blinding "white-out" fogs, this classic narrative captures a legendary feat of endurance across a lonely, unknown continent no human had ever traversed before. First Edition 1958

Author: Sir Vivian Fuchs & Sir Edmund Hillary

**Very good vintage condition

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This highly collectible 1964 Folio Society edition of Scott's Last Expedition compiles the poignant journals of Captain Robert Falcon Scott during the ill-fated 1910–1913 Terra Nova Expedition. Bound in striking blue linen cloth with a gold-gilt polar coordinate motif, it includes an introduction by famed explorer Sir Vivian Fuchs, bridging two eras of polar exploration. The text is enriched by historical black-and-white photographs and detailed route maps on the endpapers. Featuring a blue top stain, this volume is essential for collectors of maritime history and fine press books.

Author: Captain Robert Falcon Scott

**Very good vintage condition

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