Rhodesia pioneers settlers

Buy The Rhodesia Pioneers and early settlers society pin badge - 1890-1896 for R200.00

 Rhodesiana Lot: Anatomy Of A Rebel - Smith of Rhodesia (1975) & The Pioneer: Rhodesia's Settlers  (1972). Both items are in GOOD CONDITION. ALL PAGES & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE PRESENT.  SPINES ARE PERFECT. NOTE: DUST JACKET IS WORN IN PLACES.   ANATOMY OF A REBEL - 480 PAGES THE PIONEER: RHODESIA'S SETTLERS - 75 PAGES   AN IDEAL READING PAIR FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN RHODESIAN SOCIAL AND MILITARY HISTORY, DETAILING THE EARLIEST DAYS OF THE PIONEER COLUMN ENTERING MASHONALAND AND NATIVE CONFLICTS - TO THE POLITICAL STRUGGLE FOR UDI AND THE CONSEQUENT BUSH WAR.   FOREIGN BIDDERS TO PAY USING BOB BUCKS - QUOTED SHIPPING  NO COLLECTIONS  PAYMENT IN 7 DAYS OR SNC SEE SHIPPING 

Book of Remembrance: Rhodesia Native Regiment & Rhodesian African Rifles, 19161981 (Gerry van Tonder) Over the years since 1980 when Rhodesia became Zimbabwe, much has been written and recorded about the various regiments that served the country of Rhodesia from the early pioneers in the 1890's, right through to the day that these fine units marched off their respective parade grounds for the last time and into the august annals of history.  Much of this service for the older regiments, such as the Rhodesia Regiment, the British South Africa Police, the Rhodesia Native Regiment and the Rhodesian African Rifles, was as a contribution to the British Empires war efforts during the South African War, both World Wars, and other regional conflicts of the 1950's and 1960's.  This Book of Remembrance has been specifically compiled as a lasting tribute to the men of the Rhodesia Native Regiment (RNR) and its successor the Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR) who, during the proud and honourable life of these units, made the ultimate sacrifice. It is not a definitive history of these regiments, as this has been admirably done in books such as Masodja and Ragtime Soldiers.  Accordingly, the book briefly looks at the history of each of the regiments and their battalions, with pictorial depictions of uniforms, badges, theatres of operation and colours. Chapters are also dedicated to those who received honours and awards for bravery and dedication to duty, with citations where it has been possible to source.  Nominal rolls, some incomplete, of commanding officers, officers and senior non-commissioned officers add to the overall remembrance theme of the book. The main content is the various Rolls of Honour, covering all the major conflicts and areas of operation in which the two units saw active service. Hardback / (A4 - Landscape size) 204 pages 32pp colour illustrations

Hardback with DJ. First edition Galaxie Press pages. The DJ has a few small edgetears as one would expect but is generally in good condition and is unclipped. The book itself is in very good condition with no inscriptions. (see pics below) Please feel free to ask questions.   The intriguing story of Fanny pearson and Edmond, Vicomte de la Panouse. " Countess Billie is the full and intriguing story of Edmond and fanny. It contains a great wealth of material which has never before been unearthed, let alone published. It also contains 35 photographs (almost all of which now appear in print for the first time) covering every stage in the lives of two of Rhodesia's most fascinating pioneers." Book contains genealogical tables for the pearson and de la Panouse families. Please look at my other book listings as I am happy to combine postage should you wish to purchase more than one item. 10% discount will be given for orders of 5 or more books packaged and posted together. Click the link below to see what other books I have for sale

 British South Africa Company MATABELELAND 1893 medal in better than E F  condition issued to ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR       H.J. WINDELL SALISBURY HORSE. The Windell's were Rhodesian Pioneers and prominent in early Bulawayo society.The medal is confirmed in the B S A C Medal roll page 207. Shipping at buyers risk,instruction and cost. Local Post net to Post net costs R 110-00, This medal is unique in the B S A C medal series as research of the Medal Roll  indicates this is the only medal issued  with the inscription  ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR. Evidently six medals with the inscription CONDUCTOR were issued to various units, Four were traced in the roll to units Salisbury Horse, Robertson's Cape Boys, Garrison Vols. and Salisbury Field Force   

General Condition: *fair to good Cover/Dust Cover: *fair to good, with wear especially to the spine Owners Inscriptions: *on a front page Pages: *good, but light stains in places Additional notes: *none *Postage & Packaging R30 *To SAVE on postage I am always happy to combine items won on different auctions. *Optional insurance at 3% of item's value (for orders over R100)

  Selection of Rhodesian Association badges TL ZP badge, TR OMDB (over my dead body,) 3 in Centre Rhodesia badges, small tie pin could be gold plated, BL Rhodesia Angling Society Bulawayo, BR Rhodesia Pioneers and early Settlers Assoc. 1890 - 1896 All good condition with pins intact. Postage SAPO R45, Postnet R100   Fastway Couriers, anywhere in JHB/PTA or major centres R60 Will post overseas UK R80

This book is a record of the insignia and history of the Rhodesian armed forces from inception to 1980. Rhodesia had a fascinating history that characterised the pioneer spirit of early Africa. The continent of Africa was in a stage of being colonised by the various European countries. The pioneers of Rhodesia followed in the footsteps of the early Portuguese explorers and the inquisitive and bold such as David Livingstone and Cecil John Rhodes led the way. Legends were born out of the bravery and tenacity of the early settlers. It must be noted that the politics and motivations of the various political parties are not discussed in this book at all. There are many writers who have looked at this from different viewpoints and there are many books published on the subject. The purpose of this book is not to repeat the good or the bad of the motives of the leaders and politicians of the country. It is, rather, a reflection on the spirit and actions of the military kith and kin of a country. Paperback, 156 pages Published November 2009 4th Edition This book is Printed-On-Demand and a possible waiting period & delayed delivery may apply.

This book is a record of the insignia and history of the Rhodesian armed forces from inception to 1980. Rhodesia had a fascinating history that characterised the pioneer spirit of early Africa. The continent of Africa was in a stage of being colonised by the various European countries. The pioneers of Rhodesia followed in the footsteps of the early Portuguese explorers and the inquisitive and bold such as David Livingstone and Cecil John Rhodes led the way. Legends were born out of the bravery and tenacity of the early settlers. It must be noted that the politics and motivations of the various political parties are not discussed in this book at all. There are many writers who have looked at this from different viewpoints and there are many books published on the subject. The purpose of this book is not to repeat the good or the bad of the motives of the leaders and politicians of the country. It is, rather, a reflection on the spirit and actions of the military kith and kin of a country. Paperback, 156 pages. Published November 2009 4th Edition This book is Printed-On-Demand and a possible waiting period & delayed delivery may apply.

Galaxie Press, Rhodesia, 1971, reprinted. Hard cover, 267 pages. Used but in good condition. Name of former owner in front. Under 1kg. This narrative by a British and a South African journalist looks at the situation in Rhodesia, South West Africa (now Namibia), South Africa, Angola, and Mozambique from the viewpoint of the white settlers who want to win the hearts and minds of the "moderate Africans" in their war against the "terrorism" of the revolutionary movements in those area.

Galaxie Press, Rhodesia, 1971, reprinted. Hard cover, 267 pages. Used but in good condition. Gift inscription in front. Under 1kg. This narrative by a British and a South African journalist looks at the situation in Rhodesia, South West Africa (now Namibia), South Africa, Angola, and Mozambique from the viewpoint of the white settlers who want to win the hearts and minds of the "moderate Africans" in their war against the "terrorism" of the revolutionary movements in those area.

Readers Digest Condensed Book THE ANGELS WEEP / ALL THE DAYS WERE SUMMER / WINNER HARRIS / SADIE SHAPIRO, MATCHMAKER:' JACK M. BICKHAM, IAN ST. JAMES, ROBERT KIMMEL SMITH' 'WILBUR SMITH   Book Description: Readers Digest, . Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. The Angels Weep / All The Days Were Summer / Winner Harris / Sadie Shapiro, Matchmaker: This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged.     THE ANGELS WEEP. The pioneers of Rhodesia have staked their claims and stocked their farms in the land they have carved as their own. But in the hills, the Matabele indunas are preparing for the bloody rebellion which will scar their opponents for ever - and etch for them the same legacy for generations to come. I couldn't get into this and abandoned it halfway through. ALL THE DAYS WERE SUMMER.The year is and young Danny Davidson is confused.He is expected to despise the german prisoners of war from the camp just outside town. But one os them has been kind and he is the only person who can save Danny's dog from destruction. Then the rains begin and in the fight for survival Danny learns that patriotism counts for little when measured against the gift of compassion. A lovely story, quite thought provoking. WINNER HARRIS. Lady fortune had always smiled on Sam Harris. He was london's most successful nightclub owner until his world crashed around him, his hopes frustrated by a sinister and ruthless organisation which would stop at nothing to achieve its ends. Exciting SADIE SHAPIRO MATCHMAKER. Sadie Shapiro, America's best loved senior citizen and tv personlity, has found a new outlet for her unlimited energy - as a matchmaker. A lovely, fun story. Sadie gets her people together a bit like Mma Ramotswe (in The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency) solves her mysteries.     SOME WEAR AND TEAR  

Rhodesiana Reprint Library: Volume 10 Eleven Years in Central South Africa by Thomas Morgan Thomas tells the story of the missionary party that became the first permanent white settlers in Matabeleland, and includes detailed notes on the fauna and flora encountered on their long trek. Book in very good condition. Dust jacket has a slight tear and a sticker on the spine. An important surviving source for the study of the spectacular and short-lived kingdom of Ndebele. In the literature of pre-conquest Rhodesia, Thomas' book stands out by virtue of its ethnographical and political material about the Ndebele under Mzilikazi and Lebengula and its description of the momentous encounter between the Christian mission activities and African societies in the pre-colonial era. Photo of similar book.

AFRICA@WAR SERIES: VOLUME 7 MAU MAU: THE KENYAN EMERGENCY 195260 The Second World War forever altered the complexion of the British Empire. From Cyprus to Malaya, from Borneo to Suez, the dominoes began to fall within a decade of peace in Europe. Africa in the late 1940s and 1950s was energized by the grant of independence to India, and the emergence of a credible indigenous intellectual and political caste that was poised to inherit control from the waning European imperial powers.  The British on the whole managed to disengage from Africa with a minimum of ill feeling and violence, conceding power in the Gold Coast, Nigeria and Sierra Leone under an orderly constitutional process, and engaging only in the suppression of civil disturbances in Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia as the practicalities of a political handover were negotiated. In Kenya, however, matters were different.  A vociferous local settler lobby had accrued significant economic and political authority under a local legislature, coupled with the fact that much familial pressure could be brought to bear in Whitehall by British settlers of wealth and influence, most of whom were utterly irreconciled to the notion of any kind of political handover. Mau Mau was less than a liberation movement, but much more than a mere civil disturbance. Its historic importance is based primarily on the fact that the Mau Mau campaign was one of the first violent confrontations in sub-Saharan Africa to take place over the question of the self-determination of the masses. It also epitomized the quandary suffered by the white settler communities of Africa who had been promised utopia in an earlier century, only to be confronted in a post-war world by the completely unexpected reality of black political aspiration.  This book journeys through the birth of British East Africa as a settled territory of the Empire, and the inevitable politics of confrontation that emerged from the unequal distribution of resources and power. It covers the emergence and growth of Mau Mau, and the strategies applied by the British to confront and nullify what was in reality a tactically inexpert, but nonetheless powerfully symbolic black expression of political violence.  That Mau Mau set the tone for Kenyan independence somewhat blurred the clean line of victory and defeat. The revolt was suppressed and peace restored, but events in the colony were nevertheless swept along by the greater movement of Africa toward independences, resulting in the eventual establishment of majority rule in Kenya in 1964. Paperback, 72 pages