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Victoria Falls to the Zambezi

Victoria Falls to the Zambezi

Explorer Edward Mohr visited the Victoria Falls in 1870 and is credited with naming the Rainforest. He was overawed by the Falls: “It seemed to me as if my own identity were swallowed up in the surrounding glory, the voice of which rolled on forever, like the waves of eternity. But I threw down my pen. No human being can describe the infinite; & what I saw was part of infinity made visible and framed in beauty.” Mohr wrote in 1876. The dust jacket is torn but the book is in good condition.

Sunshine & Storm Rhodesia

Sunshine & Storm Rhodesia

This first edition copy of Sunshine & Storm in Rhodesia was written by the famous British explorer and hunter Frederick Courtney Selous and was published in 1896. The binding is slightly damaged and the cover is stained but all pages are clear & fully intact. The story is a first hand narrative of before, during & after the Matabele rebellion up until the disbandment of the Bulawayo Field Force.

Trooper Halket - 1897

Trooper Halket - 1897

A second edition hardcopy of 'Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland' by the well-known South African author Olive Schreiner. This book is a bitterly scathing allegory written about her disillusionment with the politics of Cecil John Rhodes. Schreiner was an anti-war campaigner, intellectual, & became most famous for her highly-acclaimed novel “The Story of an African Farm” (1883), which deals with such issues as existential independence, agnosticism, individualism, & the empowerment of women.

The downfall of Lobenguela

The downfall of Lobenguela

The downfall of Lobengula by WA Willis & LT Collingridge. A Rhodesiana Reprint published in 1971. A hardcover book, the dust jacket is slightly marked but overall is in very good condition. It details the cause, history and effect of the Matabele War.

Transvaal & Rhodesia

Transvaal & Rhodesia

This book titled In New South Africa - 'Travels in the Transvaal & Rhodesia' is a second edition copy published in 1900. It records the personal experiences of Sir Harold Lincoln Tangye who travelled from Pretoria to Salisbury by stage coach in 1896. Harold was the eldest son of Sir Richard Tangye, who with his brother George Tangye, founded the famous Tangye engineering firm in Birmingham in 1857. This book is in good condition with some minor raging marks on inside pages.

Via Rhodesia  - 1911

Via Rhodesia - 1911

Charlotte Mansfield (1881–1936) was an English novelist, poet, and traveler. She wrote a number of books including this one about her travels in Africa titled: Via Rhodesia: A Journey Through Southern Africa. In reviewing the book, The Register of Adelaide commented, "a less fitting person to follow in the steps of Mary Kingsley could hardly be imagined." This first edition was published in 1911 and is in good condition.

Old Rhodesian Days - 1928

Old Rhodesian Days - 1928

This is a scarce first edition in fair condition with some foxing & was published in 1928. The 140 pages include a fold-out map of Southern Rhodesia. There are 17 chapters, with titles such as 'Up-Country, Gold, Coach & Rail, Wild Beasts, The Story of Mazoe, & Rhodes'. The book records memories of old Africa, a time when pioneers like the author Hugh Marshall Hole, were breaking new ground, and early settlements were being established in southern Africa.

Rhodesian Directory - 1931

Rhodesian Directory - 1931

This directory is in decent condition although the spine needs repair

Romance of Rhodesia

Romance of Rhodesia

This first edition hard copy book was published in 1947. The author, was a Professor of English & History at Elphinstone College, Bombay & wrote many books. In this one he describes his travels around Southern & Northern Rhodesia in 1942 where he says he experienced "unconstrained friendliness & hospitality" from the people there. In 1961 he was honoured with the 'Padma Bhusha' award by the Indian government for his contribution to literature.

Battle of Mazoe

Battle of Mazoe

"The story of the Mazoe Patrol is not only an important part of Rhodesia's history but an epic account of man's determination to survive in the face of overwhelming odds. This book details the incident and events that led to the Mashona rebellion in 1896. A hardcover first edition published in 1973, dust jacket is torn but book itself and text are in good condition.

Matabeleland - 1933

Matabeleland - 1933

This booklet was published in 1933 and is an official illustrated account of the organised public events that took place in Bulawayo during the last week of October that same year, to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Occupation of Matabeleland by European settlers. This book has some minor stains but otherwise is in intact and in good condition.

Trooper Useless - 1936

Trooper Useless - 1936

A first edition hardcopy of 'Trooper Useless' published in 1936 in good condition but without the dust jacket. The book's author was the English adventure writer Lewis Patrick Greene. He spent several years in Rhodesia & served in the BSAP between 1910-13, before a back injury caused him to be deemed medically unfit for service & he was discharged. In 1918, Greene began to write fiction based on his experiences & this story was also produced for a regional BBC radio program in the late 1930s.

Out with the Mounties

Out with the Mounties

A hardcopy first edition by Derek Temple & published in 1937. The author describes the history of the Rhodesian Police from its inception in the 1890s to the time of his service in the 1930s. Some ageing stains but pages and binding all intact, although dust jacket is missing.

Matabele Thompson - 1954

Matabele Thompson - 1954

Francis ('Matabele') Thompson was born at sea near Port Elizabeth in 1857 to British parents. At the age of 13 he was a diamond digger near Barkly West & 4 years on started farming in Griqualand West. He later became secretary & adviser to Cecil Rhodes in Bechuanaland. At the instigation of Rhodes he accompanied Charles Rudd & Rochfort Maguire to Matebeleland in 1888 & obtained from Lobelungela what became known as the Rudd Concession. This book is a revised autobiography published in 1954.

Nyasaland & N.E Rhodesia

Nyasaland & N.E Rhodesia

This hardcover 1st edition was published in 1956. It traces the early history of missionary & commercial activity in the region of Lakes Nyasa & Tanganyika, explaining how and why the British Government allowed its interest in that region gradually to increase until eventually, in co-operation with the British South Africa Company, it assumed political control. This copy is in good condition & fully intact although the dust jacket is slightly torn in places.

Know your Rhodesia

Know your Rhodesia

This hardcopy book was published by the Rhodesian Publishing & Printing Company in 1955. It contains 300 selected articles about the countries within the Federation drawn from the more than 1800 that were printed in the Rhodesia Herald newspaper under the 'Know your Rhodesia - Know Nyasaland' series. This copy is in very good condition.

Royal Charter

Royal Charter

A first edition hard copy published in 1970 and written by Robert Cary. The book covers the story of the Chartered Company from the Rudd Concession to the outbreak of the Matabele War. This copy is in good condition although the front of the dust-jacket is slightly torn.

A town called Victoria

A town called Victoria

This hardcopy book is a 1994 reprint of the 1978 first edition authored by Katherine Sayce. It tells the early history of the small settlement called Fort Victoria in Rhodesia which was founded in 1890. In the early years it was also the first town reached by the visitor to Rhodesia, but was soon eclipsed by Bulawayo once the railway arrived there in 1897. It was renamed Masvingo in 1982. This copy is in excellent condition and its dust-jacket protected by plastic.

Rhodesian Entertainment

Rhodesian Entertainment

A first edition hardcopy published in 1968 and detailing the history of theatre in Rhodesia between 1890 and 1930. This copy is in very good condition with plastic covering the dust jacket.

Rhodesia & Nyasaland

Rhodesia & Nyasaland

This hardcopy edition was published by the Federal government of Rhodesia & Nyasaland in 1960. It is an extremely detailed 800 page handbook to the, history, cultures, industries, natural resources, activities & local governments in each of the three countries within the federation. It also contains numerous maps and photographs. This copy is in very good condition with plastic protecting its dust jacket.

A scantling of time

A scantling of time

This is a first edition copy published in 1965 in very good condition with its dust jacket intact & protected by a plastic cover. The book describes the development of the country's capital city during its first ten dramatic years. A story of hardship, tragedy, triumph and success.

Rhodesians in the LRDG

Rhodesians in the LRDG

This book details the Rhodesian contribution to the Long Range Desert Group in WWII, one of the finest, Special Forces units the world has ever seen. Covering organisation, training and operations, it contains a comprehensive account of the Rhodesian Patrols of the LRDG, as written by men who were actually there. Hardcover Published in 2002. Excellent condition

War History - Sth Rhodesia

War History - Sth Rhodesia

This double volume set entitled 'The War History of Southern Rhodesia 1939-1945' was published by the government in 1947. It details the significant Southern Rhodesian contribution to the allied war effort including both men, women & materiel. The books were presented to the next of kin of those Rhodesians who lost their lives in the war. This set is in good condition but both books are missing their dust-jackets.

Folk Lore & Legends - 1961

Folk Lore & Legends - 1961

A small 36-page (2nd edition) booklet published by the Southern Rhodesian Information Dept in 1961. It details the background on how places in the country got their names. For example, Mazoe is a derivative of the Shona word 'Manzovo' which means 'the place of the elephants'.

Outpost

Outpost

This hardcopy book was published in 1970 and contains 41 true stories, written by members of the Rhodesian Police force, and lifted from the BSAP magazine 'The Outpost' which was first printed as the Police Review in 1911. The illustrations were drawn by Penny Miller. This copy is in fair condition although the spine is damaged.

History of Rhodesia

History of Rhodesia

This is the complete history of Rhodesia from 1890 to 1980. It tells how the Royal Charter of 1890 allowed the white occupation of Mashonaland, which led to the subsequent Matabele War, the Matabele and Mashona rebellions and Rhodesian military involvement in the Boer War. It then leads on to the Federation, UDI and finally the transition to Zimbabwe. Softcover book published in 2018. Excellent condition.

Crime Scientist

Crime Scientist

A hardcopy edition in very good condition and published by Books of Zimbabwe in 1980. It tells the story of Dr John Thompson who became the first director of the BSAP's forensic science laboratory in 1963, a position he held until his retirement from the force in 1977.

4000 Days

4000 Days

Sir Roy Welensky's biographical account of his 4,000 days in office as Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia & Nyasaland. This is a hardcover first edition published in 1964, the dust jacket is badly torn but the book is in good overall condition.

Sanctions Double-Cross

Sanctions Double-Cross

A well used 1979 edition of Sanctions Double-Cross published by Books of Rhodesia. Small tear on back cover. This book by Jorge Jardim covers Portuguese Mozambique's assistance in helping Rhodesia sidestep an oil embargo. Between 1966-1975, the Royal Navy, conducted one of the more unusual blockades of modern history. An operation that became known as the "Beira patrol." and which ultimately failed.

Who's Who - 1968

Who's Who - 1968

The 52nd edition of Who's Who of Southern Africa. An illustrated biographical sketch book of personalities in Southern Africa, with separate sections for South Africa, SWA, Rhodesia, Zambia, Malawi & Mauritius. This copy is in very good condition although the cover has a small tear on the side.

All Our Yesterdays - 1970

All Our Yesterdays - 1970

A large softcover book in fair condition, telling the story of Rhodesia from 1890 to 1970. Contains a wide cross-section of articles taken from Illustrated Life Rhodesia magazine, including articles on: Rhodes, The Boer War, Pioneer Corps, British South African Company, biographies of important persons such as Kingsley Fairbridge, Leander Starr Jameson, Archibald Colquhoun, Rider Haggard, Roland Welensky, as well as Harold Wilson, The Commonwealth, Ian Smith, etc.. This copy is a second edition.

Contact - Rhodesian Army

Contact - Rhodesian Army

This first edition of Contact was published in 1977. It was aimed at commemorating all those who served in the Rhodesian Army & Air Force. Hardcover, the dust jacket is torn and faded but otherwise is in good condition.

Contact 2 - Rhodesian Army

Contact 2 - Rhodesian Army

The first edition of Contact II was published in 1979. It can stand in its own right as a chronicle for the Rhodesian war and a tribute to its armed forces. The Roll of Honour and Awards lists have been extended to August 1979. Hardcover, dust jacket is torn but overall is in good condition.

History of CAA

History of CAA

Published in 2004 this is a unique hardcover book detailing the aviation history of Central Africa between 1920 and 1980. This book is in excellent condition with plastic protecting the dust jacket.

Rhodesian Air Force History

Rhodesian Air Force History

This softcover book was published in 1987 and gives a brief history of the Rhodesian Airforce from 1947 to 1980. In good condition, some slight stains to the cover page.

Farmer at War

Farmer at War

The first edition hardcopy book was published in 1979 and tells the story of the incredible achievements & enormous struggles the country's farmers both black & white experienced whilst being essentially on the frontline of the 1970s bush war. This meant that they & their families were often attacked or ambushed by guerrillas whilst just trying to keep their farms running. This copy is in very good condition although the dust-jacket is worn & has been repaired.

The Saints

The Saints

A large hardcopy book with hundreds of colour photos, maps, rolls, honours & award lists. It tells the story of the Rhodesian Light Infantry which became one of the world's most effective counter-insurgency units during the bush war of the 1970s. RLI soldiers were recipients of four Silver Crosses & 42 Bronze Crosses of Rhodesia. This first edition copy was published in 2007, is in very good condition albeit with some minor tears to the dust jacket.

Fireforce

Fireforce

A hardcopy second edition published by Covos Books in 1997. The author Chris Cocks describes his personal experiences serving as a member of the Rhodesian Light Infantry's 3 Commando from 1976-1979. It is recognised as one of the classic non-fiction books to be written about the country's civil war. This copy is in very good condition.

Rhodesian Air Force

Rhodesian Air Force

This first edition was published in 1987 and gives a detailed account of the Rhodesia Air Force from 1932 to 1980. Excellent condition.

Rhodesian Snr Schools Pt 1

Rhodesian Snr Schools Pt 1

Hardcopy first edition of Senior Schools in Rhodesia Part 1 published in 1981. The book tells the story of Rhodesia's oldest and most well-known high schools. In used condition but binding is strong, and all pages intact. Cover protected with plastic.

Rhodesian Snr Schools Pt 2

Rhodesian Snr Schools Pt 2

A hardcopy first edition of Rhodesian Senior Schools Part 2 published in 1982. In used condition but binding is good and all pages intact. Cover protected with plastic.

Prince Edward School

Prince Edward School

A soft copy Prince Edward School magazine published in 1979 and in good condition with slight stains on the cover. I also have a 1980 edition. Prince Edward was first established in 1898 as Salisbury Grammar. It was renamed Salisbury High School in 1906 and adopted its current name during the 1925 Royal visit to Rhodesia of Prince Edward VIII. It is the second oldest boys school in the country after its main sporting rival, St Georges, and was ranked the sixth best high school in Africa in 2003.

The Salisbury Club

The Salisbury Club

A hardcover 1st edition in good condition. It gives the history of the Salisbury Club which opened on 20 May 1893. This was a gentleman’s club & was frequented by businessmen, civil servants & politicians as well as senior members of the Rhodesian forces. A proposer & a seconder was required to join as well as a vote by members. Women were not allowed to become members, although a ladies restaurant was added later (women could not enter via the front door but rather through a separate entrance).

When the going was rough

When the going was rough

A first edition hardcopy published in 1983. The author James MacBruce, tells the true stories of many ordinary people both black & white who lived and managed to carry on with their lives as best they could throughout the 1970s bush war in & around a small town called Umtali (now called Mutare) which lay close to the border with Mozambique, & as such suffered regular road ambushes, rocket & mortar attacks carried out by guerrilla fighters. This copy is in good condition but w/o its dust jacket.

Rhodesia is...

Rhodesia is...

This soft-copy first edition was published in 1976 by the Graham Publishing Company and is in very good condition. It contains various photographs (both colour & BW) of Rhodesia's people and places. A great reminder of times gone by.

A Shout Thousand Years

A Shout Thousand Years

A first edition signed copy of a short thousand years by Paul Moorcraft. The book covers the political history of Rhodesia from the early 1960s to the creation of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia in 1979. This copy is in good condition with a hard green cover although missing its dust-jacket and there are some small stains on a few pages.

War Diaries - A. Dennison

War Diaries - A. Dennison

A hardcover 1st edition copy in excellent condition. This book was published in 1989 & recounts the activities of 'A' Company of 2RAR during the bush war in Rhodesia, using the diaries kept by its OC between 1976-79. Andre Dennison was a seasoned veteran long before he joined the Rhodesian Army. He had been a paratrooper, member of the British SAS, & had seen action in Suez, Cyprus, Indonesia and Northern Ireland.

The Rhodesian War

The Rhodesian War

A detailed account of the Rhodesian war. This hard copy version was published in 2008 and is a reprint of the excellent original book which first appeared in 1982. This copy is in perfect condition.

The Rhodesian War - Update

The Rhodesian War - Update

This is a comprehensively revised and updated version of the original 1982 book. This softcover copy is in very good condition and was published in 2015.

The Elite

The Elite

A hard copy book which was published in 1984. The author Barbara Cole, produced this historical account of the Rhodesian SAS and it quickly became a best seller. This is a second edition copy with its dust-jacket intact. The first edition version was leather-bound and printed in a limited amount.

The Elite - Pictorial edition

The Elite - Pictorial edition

Barbara Cole, an award-winning journalist has worked in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, South Africa and England and wrote 'The Elite, the Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service' while based in South Africa. After the demise of Rhodesia, she formed a publishing company with three SAS officers, including her husband to write 'The Elite' to record the history of this unique unit. This was then followed by a pictorial edition in 1986 such as this one. Hardcover and in good condition. Very rare.

SAS Rhodesia - Who dares wins

SAS Rhodesia - Who dares wins

‘We Dared to Win’ is a must-read for soldiers and scholars who wish to gain a better understanding of the Rhodesian war. It is the perfect companion book to stand alongside Hannes Wessels’ previous book on the Rhodesian SAS, ‘A Handful of Hard Men’. This hardcover book was published in 2018 and is in excellent condition.

Men of War

Men of War

A first edition soft copy book in excellent condition which was published in 2020. A first hand account of a former Rhodesian SAS/Selous Scouts and South African Recces member's wartime experiences including historical events of the time.

The Rhodesian African Rifles

The Rhodesian African Rifles

This book was written by author Alexandre Binda with the support of expert Rhodesian historian Dr Richard Wood, former 1RAR OC Brigadier David Heppenstall and many others. This is the second history of this proud regiment, the first being Christopher Owen`s on their contribution to the Allied effort in both WW1 and 2. This first edition hardcover was published in 2007 and is in excellent condition.

History of the Selous Scouts

History of the Selous Scouts

The Selous Scouts - The Men Speak: Breaking with conventional military thinking, the Rhodesian Selous Scouts perfected the age-old tradition of pseudo warfare to infiltrate an elusive enemy. In this book the men themselves give their own accounts of the exploits of that famous unit. It provides a comprehensive account of the origins and history of this famous Special Forces unit. This first edition was published in 2007. It is in excellent condition.

Top Secret War - Selous Scouts

Top Secret War - Selous Scouts

The Selous Scouts were the toughest and most efficient military unit anywhere in Africa at the time. Unconventional in many ways, disregardful of parade ground discipline, unorthodox in their dress, yet a force so tightly knit in the face of danger that those who knew anything about them could only marvel. This first edition of Selous Scouts - Top Secret war was published in 1983 is a hardcover and in very good condition.

Pamwe Chete

Pamwe Chete

Pamwe Chete is the definitive account of the Selous Scout Regiment’s short but distinguished service in the field of pseudo counter-insurgency during the bitter Rhodesian bush war. This is the revamped and rewritten version of the best-selling Top Secret War, by Ron Reid Daly, with new previously unpublished material, including the role of honour, and full schedules of citations and wings. Hardcover in excellent condition.

Three Sips of Gin

Three Sips of Gin

A first edition soft copy published in 2013 and written by Tim Bax. This book tells the story of the author's experiences of growing up in Africa, with a focus on his time spent in both the Rhodesian Light Infantry and the Selous Scouts. This copy is in very good condition with some minor damage to the top edges of some pages.

Greys' Scouts

Greys' Scouts

The Equus Men" makes for an engaging read. Trained and utilised as mounted infantry as opposed to cavalry, this unit saw exceptional success in the field. Lightly equipped, they were able to cover great distances at speed, live off the veldt with minimal support and through ‘shock action', quickly engage and destroy insurgent forces. At its peak the Regiment numbered some 600 soldiers, both men and women, black and white. Hardcover edition published in 2016 & in excellent condition.

The British South Africa Police

The British South Africa Police

A definitive one volume history of the British South Africa Police. The BSAP held the honour of occupying the Right of the Line―and was considered to be one of the most respected police forces of the British Empire. This hardcover first edition is in excellent condition and was published in 2009.

History of the BSAP - condensed

History of the BSAP - condensed

A condensed history of the BSAP. This hardcover book chronicles events leading to the formation of the Force and the foundation of the country it later policed. The foremost personalities involved are described, with biographical details and photographs. Published in 2000.

Bunny Rabbetts

Bunny Rabbetts

This is the memoir of William Henry 'Bunny' Rabbetts who served in the BSAP between 1902-1911. William was born in England in 1882 but ran away to sea at age 12. He fought in the Second Boer War, the Natal Rebellion, WWI & WWII. This book is a 2nd edition was published in 2022 & is in excellent condition .

Men who made Rhodesia

Men who made Rhodesia

A classical record of the British South Africa Company's Police Force. Created in 1889 and disbanded in 1891. It tells the story of the unit's origins and pioneering services in protecting the settlers and merchants who were flooding into Mashonaland and Matabeleland towards the end of the 19th century. This first edition softcover version was published in 2015 and is in excellent condition.

Mapolisa

Mapolisa

Soft cover edition first published in 1998 and in good condition. The book was written by David Craven and tells the story of his time as a member of the BSAP from 1948 to 1969.

City of Salisbury Guide

City of Salisbury Guide

A hardcopy first edition guidebook to Salisbury published by the city council in 1952. The book provides a wide spectrum of information including; the history of the city, entertainment, sports & social facilities, commerce, industry, services and institutions as well as recommended tours & excursions. It also contains a number of black & white photographs. This copy is in fair to good condition with minor stains on a few pages.

Rhodesian book of the road

Rhodesian book of the road

A hard copy edition published in 1974 by MO Collins and produced by the Automobile Association of Rhodesia and the National Tourism Board. The book details the history of Rhodesia's roads, but also contains modern maps, driving tips, and the country's major attractions to visit. This copy is in very good condition with plastic protecting the dust-jacket.

Perhaps Tomorrow

Perhaps Tomorrow

This first edition hardcopy was written by Major Tom Wigglesworth, who had retired from the British Army to become a farmer in Rhodesia in 1974. This book describes the author's experience of being kidnapped from his farm in 1978 by ZANLA guerrillas and taken into Mozambique where he was held until Feb 1979. This copy is in very good condition and has plastic protecting the dust-jacket.

History of Rhodesia in newspapers

History of Rhodesia in newspapers

The late Beryl Salt was born in London in 1931. She emigrated to Southern Rhodesia in 1952 to get married. In 1953 she joined the Southern Rhodesian Broadcasting Services (later the Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation, the RBC). With a love of history she published several books , including this first edition of the Valiant Years a history of Rhodesia via local newspapers. A Hardcover book it was published in 1978 and is in good condition.

Rhodesia Legacy

Rhodesia Legacy

This coffee table book was published in 1979 and was an immediate best seller. The stunning photography caught the very essence of Rhodesia. A pictorial documentary of the country, with some the best photographs of their day. This book has its dust jacket and is in very good condition.

Rhodes - The race for Africa

Rhodes - The race for Africa

Rhodes arrived in southern Africa as a sickly 18-year-old in 1871. But by the age of 30 he was the wealthiest man in the western world. 10 years later a country was named in his honour - Rhodesia. This biography presents Rhodes as a man consumed by ambition, blessed with charisma, but tortured by love. It is a story of diamonds & gold, of a lust for power that started wars & destroyed nations, of a priceless empire carved in the image of an extraordinary man. This soft copy is in good condition.

The Great Betrayal - Ian Smith

The Great Betrayal - Ian Smith

This is a signed first edition copy which was published in 1997, is an autobiography written by Ian Smith, focusing on his time as Prime Minister of the self-governing British colony of Southern Rhodesia, (later Rhodesia) from April 13, 1964 – June 1, 1979.

Bitter Harvest

Bitter Harvest

In a follow-on to his first book The Great Betrayal. This revealing and important historical document titled Bitter Harvest, Ian Smith charts the rise and fall of a once-great nation. He tells the remarkable story behind the signing of the UDI, as well as the excesses of power that Robert Mugabe used after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe in 1980.

PK Van der Byl biography

PK Van der Byl biography

This book provides an overview of the history of the European in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl; one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account may give offense to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. This edition was published in 2010 and is in excellent condition.

John Edmond - autobiography

John Edmond - autobiography

The autobiography of John Edmond who was born in Luanshya -Northern Rhodesia in 1936. Following his service in the Rhodesian army, he emigrated to South Africa. He was a member of several well known bands, "The Bushcats" - "The new Trends" and went on to become a household name on South African radio and television. He subsequently became an independent music publisher and is still performing regularly. This edition was published in 2019 and is in excellent condition.

Beneath a Zimbabwe Sun

Beneath a Zimbabwe Sun

This book showcases Zimbabwe's spellbinding effect of contrasts: the timeless, savage grandeur of Africa is at hand within minutes of leaving any of its sophisticated cities of sleek skyscrapers and urban bustle. Beneath a Zimbabwe Sun shows this diversity in a uniquely evocative way. It reveals the spendour, the beauty and the freshness of a country still unspoiled at the time, the true nature of a relatively unknown part of Africa." Published in 1987 this copy is in good condition.

Guns, Golf & Glory

Guns, Golf & Glory

This soft cover first edition is in excellent condition and was published in 2019. It covers important parts of the history of golf in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe including personal stories about well-known players of the game.

Jack Malloch

Jack Malloch

A first edition copy of Jack Malloch - Legend of the African Skies in excellent condition. "Jack epitomised the spirit of Rhodesia; as a WWII Spitfire pilot, to a fearless sanctions-busting aviator in tumultuous times, he took enormous risks to save the country he loved so dearly. His story really is the stuff of legend.” - Air Vice-Marshal Hugh Slatter

Pilot - Prisoner - Patriot

Pilot - Prisoner - Patriot

This is the autobiography of Air Vice Marshal Hugh Slater. It tells the story of his extraordinary life serving in the Rhodesian Air Force, his harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Zimbabwe after falsely being accused of sabotage and his later time living in the UK and US. This softcover version is in very good condition.

Watch My Tracer

Watch My Tracer

A soft copy book in very good condition which was first published in 2018. This tells the story of a third generation Rhodesian's upbringing on a farm and his days learning to track & survive in the bush. Later he would use this knowledge in special forces operations during the country's civil war in the 1970s.

The battle for Zimbabwe

The battle for Zimbabwe

The author goes inside Robert Mugabe's, ZANU-PF, and the opposition Movement for Democratic Change. He met with members of both parties giving him behind-the-scenes information. The book considers the role of critics and observers - the role and treatment of the press within Zimbabwe, and the often contradictory responses to Mugabe from the international community. It also looks at the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans living in a collapsing economy. Published in 2003 it is in excellent condition.

Our Votes Our Guns

Our Votes Our Guns

The story of what Robert Mugabe and his administration did to the once-flourishing African state of Zimbabwe: how it happened, why it happened, and its implications for Africa. This hardcopy book was published in 2003.

Two Weeks in November

Two Weeks in November

This first edition soft cover book was published in 2019 and is in very good condition. It reveals the story of the two weeks in November 2017 which led to Robert Mugabe's fall from power.

Mike West - Special Forces

Mike West - Special Forces

This book tells the story of Mike West. Born poor, Mike battled on the streets of the mining towns near Johannesburg; from orphanage to reformatory to prison warder. He later went north to join the fight for Rhodesia, serving with distinction in the Grey Scouts, the RLI & the SAS. He returned to South Africa in 1980 & joined the Recces. This is a soft copy version printed in 2023 & in good condition.

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