Waters of the Western Cape

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First edition, 1970. This is the fascinating story of the Western Cape rivers and the part they played in the expansion of the country, while weaving in some intriguing stories and riddles from various towns and villages along the way, historic farms and little-known spots and events, including interesting discussions of the various rivers by one who has travelled along all of them. It combines travel, history and local folklore, offering insights into both well-known and hidden areas along the rivers. Main chapters include: Eerste River, Lourens, Berg River, Oliphants, Palmiet, Bot River, Kleine River, Breede River and Rivier Zonderend, but also includes discussions on other rivers such as the Bankrots, Bier, Bokke, Bot, Brandberg, Buffeljachts, Cogmans Kloof, Diepe, Doring, Drogas, Du Toits, Dwars, Elsjeskraal, Hex, Holsloot, Hermanus, Hessequas Kloof, Hoopjes, Hius, Karnemelks, Klein Berg, Kleine, Klein Zwarte, Klippe, Krom, Kromme, Kuils, Kwassies Kloof, Kwartel, Leeuw, Lourens, Louws, Modder, Molenaars, Mosselbanks, Nuy, Paap, Palmiet, Plankenbrug, Ratel, Riet Kloof, Rietkuil, Romans, Rondegat, Slang, Steenboks, Steenbras, Stink, Tradouw, Tratra, Tweede, Tweny Four, Waterkloof, Wemmershoek, Wesselsgat, Witels, Witte, and Zwarte rivers. All known dams are also included. Illustrated with classic colour and b&w sketches and line maps of the river valleys. Very good condition. Hardcover, 176 pages, 25cm x 19cm.