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Non-Fiction is the heart of the Midlands Books collection and by far our largest and deepest section, with thousands of titles covering the real world in all its detail. If you read to learn, to research or to collect, this is where you will spend your time. Our particular strength is South African and Africana material, but the range runs far wider, from natural history and military history to biography, religion and transport.
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Many of these titles are scarce, out of print or collectible, and some are genuinely rare. Every book is a real book from our shelves in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, with its actual condition described honestly, so you know exactly what you are getting. We pack properly and ship across South Africa and worldwide.
We are always buying good non-fiction, Africana and specialist libraries, so if you have a collection to sell or value, send co-owner Rob a few photos on WhatsApp, or browse the shelves below and see what you find.
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Executive Outcomes – Against All Odds offers not just a firsthand account of mercenary life, but also a critical reflection on the privatization of power in post-colonial Africa. Barlow’s perspective is invaluable…
Stonehenge Complete – Christopher Chippindale’s illustrated history of Stonehenge, tracing how the monument has been seen, studied and explained from the medieval period to modern times. This large-format paperback is the 1989…
The Big Fisherman - Scarce 1949 first edition of Lloyd C. Douglas’s celebrated biblical historical novel, presented in very good collectible condition with protective plastic covering.
In No Uncertain Terms is essential reading for anyone interested in South African history, politics, and biography. Helen Suzman’s voice remains vital and relevant, offering enduring lessons on accountability, leadership, and the…
For anyone researching the South African Defence Force, intelligence services, covert operations or the political violence of the 1980s and 1990s, Warfare by Other Means offers a substantial and thought-provoking addition to…
Emperor Moths of South and South-Central Africa by Elliot Pinhey is likely a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Emperor moth fauna of this part of Africa.
Landscape into Art - A beautifully illustrated with examples of landscape art, providing a visually rich narrative that complements its scholarly analysis.
Children of the Mist - A thought-provoking study of the Griqua people of Southern Africa, combining decades of research with an engaging narrative that explores one of South Africa's most fascinating and…
The Great Betrayal - Ian Smith, former president of Rhodesia, spares few of his opponents as he gives a forthright account of one of Africa's most controversial political
Whether sought for its historical content, pictorial record or signed status, The Elite Pictorial: Rhodesian Special Air Service is a notable title for anyone building a collection devoted to the Rhodesian Bush…
Wild West Adventures in the Great African Bush - A hilarious and nostalgic account of growing up in Messina, South Africa, during the 1950s and 1960s. David Robert Dalton recalls childhood adventures…
A Fynbos Year - A beautifully illustrated celebration of South Africa's unique fynbos ecosystem, combining stunning botanical artwork with informative natural history text.
Spanning approximately 256 pages, Manna in the Desert recounts the author’s formative experiences growing up on a Karoo farm, exploring the semi‑arid landscapes, seasonal extremes, and rhythms of life that shape both…
Eric Sawford's Fifties Steam Collection - A fascinating 1991 photographic tribute to Scotland's steam railways of the 1950s by Eric Sawford. Volume 1 of the Fifties Steam Collection features historic black-and-white photographs…
Scottish Scenic Routes - An illustrated 1985 Ian Allan railway publication by Michael Harris exploring Scotland's spectacular scenic railway routes. Featuring the beautiful Highland railway landscape, British Rail-era diesel traction and historic…
How to Drive a Steam Locomotive - A fascinating illustrated guide to operating steam locomotives by renowned railway author Brian Hollingsworth. This vintage Penguin paperback explains locomotive controls, steam power, railway signalling…
Steam in the Western Highlands - A beautifully illustrated 1978 first edition hardcover edited by Jack Kernahan, documenting steam locomotives and historic railway operations in Scotland's Western Highlands. Features approximately 120 black-and-white…
London Lore - Explore the fascinating myths, ghost stories, legends and centuries-old traditions of London in this extensively researched work by celebrated folklorist Steve Roud. A richly detailed 2008 hardcover examining the…
The Deltic Locomotives of British Rail - An illustrated 1982 study of the legendary British Rail Deltic diesel-electric locomotives by renowned railway historian Brian Webb. Covers the pioneering DP1 prototype, Class 23…
The Miles Kelly Book of Lists – Christopher Rigby's compendium of over 500 lists of facts, stats and trivia across ten subject areas, from people, science and history to TV and film,…
