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there or hire land there, and that if he wanted to be there he must be in service." -- `New Statesman'.
"There is the spice if not the charm of novelty about this book. It is written by a South African native and he holds strong views on some recent public questions. He occasionally expresses himself well and forcibly, and it is all to the good that South African publicists should have the advantage of reading the opinions of a native observer when dealing with legislation affecting his race." -- `South Africa'.
"In this well arranged and lucidly written book the author shows from authentic sources how changeable and often unreasonable has been the treatment of the loyal Natives under the South African flag. Mr. Plaatje is no fire-brand; he writes with moderation, and his book should attract sympathetic attention." -- `Booksellers' Record'.
"Mr. Plaatje has marshalled his facts with considerable skill. He sets forth the case of his countrymen with energy and moderation. His conclusions seem to be warranted by the information at his disposal, and the facts he adduces seem to bear but one interpretation. And lastly, in the existing circumstances, he is fully justified in appealing to the court of public opinion." -- `United Empire'.
Books by the same author
730 Sechuana Proverbs With Literal Translations and their European Equivalents (Diane Tsa Secoana, Le Maele a Sekgooa, Aa Dumalanang Naco). By Solomon T. Plaatje.
An interesting and instructive comparison of African and European Proverbs
A Sechuana Reader (In International Phonetic Orthography, with English Translations) By Daniel Jones, M.A., and Sol. T. Plaatje.
The Texts include native fables and stories of adventure, and form a collection of reading matter suitable either for native Bechuanas or for foreign learners.
Both word-for-word translations and free translations are given throughout.
In the introduction will be found detailed information with regard to the pronunciation of the Sechuana language.
[End Original Advertisements.]
Notes to the text:
The Titles listed in the Table of Contents are not always identical to those in the text. Therefore, the longer versions have been used, or in those cases where they are significantly different, both titles have been given.
Cases of battered type, and even missing letters, where obvious, are too numerous to be commented on in detail. Less obvious cases are noted.
Chapter II:
(p. 42) [ delivered by the Governor-General at the opening af the session ] changed to: [ delivered by the Governor-General at the opening of the session ]
(p. 44) [ H. Mentz and G. A. Louw, teller ] changed to: [ H. Mentz and G. A. Louw, tellers. ]
Chapter VI:
(p. 82) [ my hushand's and children's peculiar wants, if Anna ] changed to: [ my husband's and children's peculiar wants, if Anna ]
Chapter VIII:
(p. 106) [ under notice to leave, We informed them ] changed to: [ under notice to leave. We informed them ]
(p. 110) [ Pieter Dout consented, and joined the exlpedition ] changed to: [ Pieter Dout consented, and joined the expedition ]
(p. 112) [ to mulct them in more money than the land. is worth. The best legal advice they have received is that they should sell their inheritances to white men ] changed to: [ to mulct them in more money than the land is worth. The best legal advice they have received is that they should sell their inheritances to white men. ]
Chapter IX:
(p. 120) [ says Dr. Kellog, ] changed to: [ says Dr. Kellogg, ] (This is the correct spelling of the name of a doctor who was famous about the time that Plaatje was writing, and who was undoubtedly the source for the quote.)
(p. 132) [ Hence, let the leaders direct them into cruel way as they are seemingly ] changed to: [ Hence, let the leaders direct them into cruel ways as they are seemingly ]
Chapter X:
(p. 142) [ went unarmed to hold with the Matebele chiefs ] changed to: [ went unarmed to hold with the Matabele chiefs ]
"There is the spice if not the charm of novelty about this book. It is written by a South African native and he holds strong views on some recent public questions. He occasionally expresses himself well and forcibly, and it is all to the good that South African publicists should have the advantage of reading the opinions of a native observer when dealing with legislation affecting his race." -- `South Africa'.
"In this well arranged and lucidly written book the author shows from authentic sources how changeable and often unreasonable has been the treatment of the loyal Natives under the South African flag. Mr. Plaatje is no fire-brand; he writes with moderation, and his book should attract sympathetic attention." -- `Booksellers' Record'.
"Mr. Plaatje has marshalled his facts with considerable skill. He sets forth the case of his countrymen with energy and moderation. His conclusions seem to be warranted by the information at his disposal, and the facts he adduces seem to bear but one interpretation. And lastly, in the existing circumstances, he is fully justified in appealing to the court of public opinion." -- `United Empire'.
Books by the same author
730 Sechuana Proverbs With Literal Translations and their European Equivalents (Diane Tsa Secoana, Le Maele a Sekgooa, Aa Dumalanang Naco). By Solomon T. Plaatje.
An interesting and instructive comparison of African and European Proverbs
A Sechuana Reader (In International Phonetic Orthography, with English Translations) By Daniel Jones, M.A., and Sol. T. Plaatje.
The Texts include native fables and stories of adventure, and form a collection of reading matter suitable either for native Bechuanas or for foreign learners.
Both word-for-word translations and free translations are given throughout.
In the introduction will be found detailed information with regard to the pronunciation of the Sechuana language.
[End Original Advertisements.]
Notes to the text:
The Titles listed in the Table of Contents are not always identical to those in the text. Therefore, the longer versions have been used, or in those cases where they are significantly different, both titles have been given.
Cases of battered type, and even missing letters, where obvious, are too numerous to be commented on in detail. Less obvious cases are noted.
Chapter II:
(p. 42) [ delivered by the Governor-General at the opening af the session ] changed to: [ delivered by the Governor-General at the opening of the session ]
(p. 44) [ H. Mentz and G. A. Louw, teller ] changed to: [ H. Mentz and G. A. Louw, tellers. ]
Chapter VI:
(p. 82) [ my hushand's and children's peculiar wants, if Anna ] changed to: [ my husband's and children's peculiar wants, if Anna ]
Chapter VIII:
(p. 106) [ under notice to leave, We informed them ] changed to: [ under notice to leave. We informed them ]
(p. 110) [ Pieter Dout consented, and joined the exlpedition ] changed to: [ Pieter Dout consented, and joined the expedition ]
(p. 112) [ to mulct them in more money than the land. is worth. The best legal advice they have received is that they should sell their inheritances to white men ] changed to: [ to mulct them in more money than the land is worth. The best legal advice they have received is that they should sell their inheritances to white men. ]
Chapter IX:
(p. 120) [ says Dr. Kellog, ] changed to: [ says Dr. Kellogg, ] (This is the correct spelling of the name of a doctor who was famous about the time that Plaatje was writing, and who was undoubtedly the source for the quote.)
(p. 132) [ Hence, let the leaders direct them into cruel way as they are seemingly ] changed to: [ Hence, let the leaders direct them into cruel ways as they are seemingly ]
Chapter X:
(p. 142) [ went unarmed to hold with the Matebele chiefs ] changed to: [ went unarmed to hold with the Matabele chiefs ]