A glossary of South African colloquial words and phrases and of place and other names.
579 pages, original light green cloth gilt - lightly insect scarred, inscription to John James Brownlee from his wife, (Xmas 1913) on the front free endpaper, light foxing on the preliminary pages and page edges, a good copy.
“'Why are Peruvian Jews’ so called? What is the origin of the name 'Aliwal Shoal'? What is a 'request farm' or an 'inkruip plaats'? Why is the name 'Seventy-Four' given to a certain fish? What is the derivation of 'Smouse?' And what is wrong with the spelling 'Sluit'? The answers to these and similar questions will be found in Mr. Pettman's book, which is strongly recommended to all who take an interest in things South Africa.” East London Daily Dispatch, July 24th, 1913.
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 8vo (230 x 160 mm)
- Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
- Contact Person: Paul Mills
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 021 794 0600
- Preferred Payment Methods: Visa & Mastercard via PayGate secure links and Bank transfers.
- Trade Associations: ABA - ILAB, SABDA
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