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Natal history is our collection of books on the history of KwaZulu-Natal and the old Colony of Natal, and it is close to home: our shop sits in Howick, in the KZN Midlands. Here you will find books on the Zulu kingdom and the Anglo-Zulu War, colonial and settler history, the region's towns and families, and the wider story of the province. As a local dealer, this is a category we know well and stock deeply, from affordable local-interest titles to scarce collectible histories. Value depends on rarity, condition and edition, and Natal and Zulu material draws collectors both in South Africa and abroad. We ship worldwide and add new stock regularly. Natal history sits within our wider Africana collection. If you have Natal or Zulu history books of your own, we would love to see them.
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Letters from Ladysmith – Eyewitness accounts of the Siege of Ladysmith and the Natal campaign of the Anglo-Boer War, edited by Edward M. Spiers with a foreword by Ian Knight. A 2010…
Brieven uit en over Natal, door een Nederlander – The 1978 State Library, Pretoria reprint of the 1856 Dutch letters by a Netherlander who settled in Natal in the 1850s, with a…
Inside Indian Indenture - An extensively researched history of Indian indentured labour in South Africa between 1860 and 1914. Ashwin Desai and Goolam Vahed explore the experiences, struggles and contributions of Indian…
Undressing Durban - An insightful collection of sociological essays exploring the hidden realities of Durban beyond its tourist image. Edited by Rob Pattman and Sultan Khan, this 2007 publication examines race, identity,…
The Indentured Indian in Natal - A comprehensive history of Indian indentured labour in Natal between 1860 and 1917. C. G. Henning examines the arrival, working conditions, struggles and settlement of Indian…
Sani Pass - Riding the Dragon -The fascinating history of Sani Pass, chronicling the people, vehicles, challenges and adventures that shaped one of southern Africa's most famous mountain roads linking KwaZulu-Natal and…
The Story of a Parish - Scarce 1948 first edition history of the Parish of Lower Umgeni, later St. James, Stamford Hill, Durban. An uncommon piece of Natal and Durban ecclesiastical history,…
In Who Saved Natal?, Colin Bender examines a critical and often contested episode in the history of Natal, focusing on the individuals, decisions, and military actions that shaped the region’s survival during…
’Til The Cows Come Home - A warm, witty and deeply South African collection of rural veterinary tales and mountain country stories set in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal’s Underberg region.
1987 first edition of Louis du Buisson’s The White Man Cometh, an illustrated account of early European involvement in Natal and relations with the Zulu kingdom. A useful Africana and KwaZulu-Natal history…
Trade Licensing in Natal - Scarce 1963 South African legal reference on trade licensing in Natal, covering licensing authorities, appeals, reviews, municipal by-laws and licensing legislation. An excellent resource for collectors of…
With its historical detail and focus on the foundations of one of South Africa’s major cities, History of Old Durban remains a fascinating resource for historians, collectors, and anyone with an interest…
Description of the Durban Municipal Buildings - A scarce early Durban municipal publication commemorating the opening of the city's iconic Municipal Buildings in 1910, illustrated with historic photographs and architectural details, professionally…
Joseph Baynes: Pioneer - Definitive signed first edition biography of Joseph Baynes, one of Natal's most influential agricultural pioneers, illustrated throughout and highly sought after by collectors of KwaZulu-Natal history and Africana.
A stunning visual and historical record of one of South Africa’s most charming colonial-era towns, Victorian Pietermaritzburg stands as both a visually striking book and a valuable historical record of a bygone…
Stella Aurorae - The definitive history of Natal University College from 1909 to 1976 in two volumes, meticulously researched by Bill Guest and published by the Natal Society Foundation. An outstanding reference…
Jessop's Story - A warmly written signed autobiography chronicling one man's life from rural Natal to Cape Town, blending memoir, local history, short stories and personal reflections across six decades of South…
The Saga of the Sani Pass and Mokhotlong - A compelling history of the legendary Sani Pass and Mokhotlong region, written by a man who lived and worked among the people whose…
Home Run - A scarce posthumous memoir by renowned Underberg author Michael Clark, recounting his return to South Africa and celebrating the people, history and landscapes of the Southern Drakensberg. Limited to…
This large-format (A4+) landscape hardcover edition is particularly appealing to those interested in railway history, South African infrastructure development, and the socio-economic factors intertwined with technological progress.The Natal Main Line Story serves…
