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Books
We offer a large collection of books on a variety of topics. Book topics include natural history, field guides, botany, culture and more.
We also stock a good variety of maps on the area that will keep you well on track while exploring our part of the country and Namibia.
A number of books can only be obtained at Springbok Lodge.
Title: A FORTUNE THROUGH MY FINGERS
Author: Jack Carstens
Jack Carstens discovered the first diamonds in Namaqualand on Oubeep farm, near Port Nolloth,
on August 15, 1925 (long before Dr Hans Merensky and his team claimed Alexander Bay in February 1927); towards the end of 1926 Jack discovered Kleinzee. The stories
of those discoveries are told here in his book. (foreword by prof Peter Carstens)
Title: GOLDEN DAYS IN NAMAQUALAND
Author: Abe Schapera
The memoirs of Abe Schapera, a Jewish shopkeeper of the old town of
Bowesdorp (1921 – 1927) and later in Springbok (from 1927).
Title: NAMAKWALAND MY HARTLAND
Author: Theunis Uys
'n Versameling stories, gebeurtenisse, herinnerings, ervarings
en mymerings deur Theunis Uys, wat langer as 80 jaar in Namakwland gewoon en gewerk het.
Hy bied 'n unieke en persoonlike blik op dié landstreek en sy “anderster” soort mense. Ook beskikbaar: Namakwalandse Gabbagoed.
Title: NAMQUALAND WILD FLOWER GUIDES
Author: Annelize le Roux
Descriptions and illustrations of plants found in the region.
Also with colour photograps. All books available in English and Afrikaans, unless otherwise mentioned.
Prices of different editions differ. Guides available: Namaqualand, Cape Peninsula, Nieuwoudtville and Cederberg.
Title: IN THE COMPANY OF DIAMONDS
Author: Peter Carstens
The story of De Beers, Kleinzee and the control of a town.
Title: NAMAQUALAND - A VISUAL SOUVENIR
Author: -
This book captures the essence of this visual paradise and provide flower
lovers with lasting memories of the region and neighbouring flower destinations.
You are welcome to contact us for prices on the above books.
Springbok Lodge & Restaurant
37 Voortrekker St
PO Box 26 Springbok 8240
Tel: +27(0) 27 712 1321. Fax: + 27(0) 27 712 2718.
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Title: FIELD GUIDE TO ROCKS AND MINERALS
Author: Bruce Cairncross
The first definitive field guide to document the common, rare and unusual rocks and
minerals of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and southern Mozambique. Full-colour photographs.
Title: INTO KOKERBOOM COUNTRY
Author: Phyllis Jowell & Adrienne Folb
The story of Namaqualand's Jewish Pioneers
Title: NAMAQUALAND - A SUCCULENT DESERT
Author: Richard Cowling & Shirley Pierce
This book unveils the unique features of Namaqualand's botanical riches.
Intriguing details of how plants survive a range of adverse conditions and, following the cycle of seasons,
highlighting extrodinary facets of the plants' reproduction, including intricate relationships with insect pollinators.
Title: WILD FLOWERS - JEWELS OF THE VELD
Author: John Manning
A journey through the diverse landscapes of the subregion,
showcasing the unique richness of its wild flowers. Each chapter focuses on a specific region, highlighting the most beautiful,
interesting and rare plants occuring there. Colour photographs by Colin Patterson-Jones.
Title: KING OF SEA DIAMONDS
Author: Roger Williams
The saga of Sam Collins, the Texan who came to
South Africa to establish an industry that thrived and prospered.
Title: THE GLAMOUR OF PROSPECTING
Author: Fred C Cornell
Fred Cornell's autobiography featuring the remote areas of the north-western Cape,
Kalahari and South-West Africa of the 20 years at the beginning of the 1900s.
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