AFRICA from Chilton Books

Cape Town: English Church Book Room, 1932.. 1st edition. "In these letters of an imaginary native priest, the Author speaks with the knowledge of forty years as a teacher, pastor, and friend of the Kafir people. On the burning question of the White Man's treatment of the Native he does not merely deplore what is unrighteous, but is able… Read more about this item

Geneva: World Council of Churches, 1986.. 1st edition. "Attempts to provide a view of war and political repression experienced, endured and struggled against by women in Namibia." Pp.x/71, owner's name to half-title page. Paperback. VG.

London: Oxford University Press, 1978.. The result of field studies carried out by trained investigators in eight widely separated areas of the African continent, this book describes the types of social organization found among a number of African peoples: the Zulus of South Africa, the Ngwato of Bechuananland, the Bemba in north-eastern Rhodesia, the Ankole in Uganda, the Kede… Read more about this item

Ibadan: The Nigeria Church Union Committee, 1965.. The Nigeria Church Union Committee, made up of representatives of seven Anglican Dioceses within Nigeria, of the Methodist Church, Nigeria, and of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, in March 1963 remitted the Scheme of Union which it had prepared to the negotiating Churches inviting their decision to unite to become the Church… Read more about this item

Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1991.. 1st ed. Chapters include: 1. The Invention of 'Oral Man' - Anthropology, Literary Theory, and a Western Intellectual Tradition; 2. 'Maps of Experience' - Songs and Poetry in Southern Africa; 3. The Development of Forms - Ndebele Royal Praises; 4. The Development of Forms - The Chopi Migodi; … Read more about this item

New York: Palgrave, 2001.. 1st ed. "Many of the nations of sub-Saharan Africa have all but ceased to exist as organized states: tyranny, diseases such as AIDS, civil war and ethnic conflict, and cross-border invasions threaten the complete disintegration of a region. Schwab offers a clear, authoritative portrait of a continent on the brink." Pp.12/212, 1 map.… Read more about this item

London: Fontana Press, 1991.. ...the most comprehensive guide to African political culture in the modern, post-colonial era yet to be published....There is a full chronological breakdown of evnets on the African continent year-by-year since 1960, and also a supplementary bibliography which pinpoints further sources." Pp.20/395. Pbk, minor scuffing to edges. VG.

London: Heinemann, 1968.. 1st ed. "This book adds a new dimension to the history of the area. It focusses attention on the period before European control and on the later resistance and reactions to colonial rule." Pp.15/291, owner's name to half-title page. Paperback. G+.

Bath: Artworth, 1989.. 1st ed. Trekking across West Africa. 17.5cms. x 20.5cms. Pp. 5/89, occasional line drawings + 1 map, signed by author to title page. P/b. VG.

Cape Town: David Philip, 1985.. 1st.ed. Provides "an in-depth analysis of the relationship between the highly developed heartland of South Africa and its underdeveloped rural areas, between affluent First World people and desperate Third World people in the same country." Pp.365, 3 sketch maps, slight toning to pages. P/b. G+.

Geneva: WCC, 1986.. 1st.ed. "The writings included here are born out of the reality of suffering and the longing for liberation. Their background is that of apartheid and the oppressive structures based on it. Their perspective is that of biblical faith which provides both the mandate and the courage to confront the structures of oppession." Pp.62. P/b. VG.

London: SCM Press. 1963.. 1st ed. "Christianity is in a tight spot in Africa: It is important that Christians should understand something of its position, which cannot be done without trying to understand a lot of other things". Pp 125. P/b, slight scuffing to spine, illustrated cover. G+.

London: Gerald Duckworth,1961.. 1st ed. "This book is designed to present a picture of Africa as it was towards the end of 1960." Pp.12/244, 101 plates,3 maps, owners details to fep. Grey cloth. G+.

London: Church House Publishing. 2002.. Written by Africans, including several Archbishops, who seek to reflect, from their vantage point, on what transforming mission looks like when undertaken in a context of marginalization and in the light of long-term crisis such as HIV/AIDS and the new focus on Christian-Muslim relations following the September 11th tragedy". Pp 146. P/b. Illustrated cover.… Read more about this item

Oxford: Clarendon Press,1964.. 1st ed. "The poetry which Dr Morris gives us here is in the original Runyankore with an English translation and full commentary is passionately devoted to the lifting and defence of the beautiful cattle of Ankole, which their owners, the aristocratic and warlike Bahima, so greatly cherish." Pp.18/142, b/w photo frontis. + 2 maps.,owners details… Read more about this item

Illinois: Argus Communications. 1977.. Explores the traditional religions of Africa as they were prior to contact with Islam or the West". Pp 100. Ink stamp to fep. Some colour illustrations. P/b. Spine slightly faded and scuffed. Illustrated cover. G+.

London: Moral Re-Armament. 1968.. 1st ed. "Africa's Hour is the title of an address by Peter Howard to African diplomats, businessmen and students in London. It was chosen, because these speeches, made to varied audiences in many nations, were gathered together at the request of men and women in Africa". Pp 124. P/b. G+.

Ghana: The University College, Achimota, 1957.. Published twice-yearly, the Bulletin includes an exegetical article based on the original text of a religious classic, articles on subject of special interest to theologians in Ghana, an article by a theologian and book reviews and notes." Pp.28. P/b. G+.

London: The Faith Press, 1960.. 1st ed. "In it he describes the strange, amusing, horrifying and moving scenes he witnessed while ministering to the staff and patients of this huge hospital which serves a quarter of a million urbanized non-Whites." Pp. 127, 8 b/w illustrations, owner's bookplate to fep. Green cloth, gilt title to spine,… Read more about this item

Eastbourne, England: Kingsway Publications, 1986.. 1st ed. "This book ... shows there are many heroes in the land - some unsung by the world, but all known and kept by God. Their powerful and moving story show that it is followers of Jesus Christ who must lead the way to healing and a new beginning". Pp.256, slight… Read more about this item