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Author: Daniel Hoffman  Publisher: University of Virginia Press () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - Some small indentations on the front cover Binding: Softcover Pages: 368 Dimensions: 21.5 x 14 x 3 cm +++ by Daniel Hoffman +++ Combining the disciplines of folklore and literary criticism in his perceptive readings of works by Irving, Hawthorne, Melville, and Mark Twain, Daniel Hoffman demonstrates how these authors transformed materials from both high and popular culture, from their European past and their American present, in works that helped to form national consciousness.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: Fact, Fiction or Fable Author: Bob Marsh Publisher: LAPA Publishers () ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 224 Dimensions: 22 x 15 x 1 cm +++ by Bob Marsh +++ An examination of Africa past and present. Meticulously researched, it includes details of Africa's 78 world heritage sites, its impressive civilizations, both ancient and modern, its powerful kingdoms, its extraordinary people and the astonishing cultures that have made the continent what it is today.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: A Romp Author: Piet Niemand Publisher: Geoffrey Bles () Edition: First Edition Condition: DJ is rubbed but bright. Edges worn with some chipping and closed tears at folds, with a small stain along bottom edge. Book itself in near fine condition. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket and dust wrapper protector Pages: 106 Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.8 x 1.6 cm +++ by Piet Niemand +++ Jan Domm, a white man, is 'reclassified' as coloured by the apartheid Government. This story is a satire told simply in language almost as that of a fable or fairy tale. It is a bitter and searing commentary on the stupidity of racialism.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.