Buy this book on-line Doke, C. M. and Vilikazi, B. W : Zulu - English DictionaryWitwatersrand University Press, Johannesburg, 1948
903 pages (complete). A most important publication. Clement Doke was one of the first and finest of African linguists of European origins. Originally a Baptist Missionary, Doke became, the early 1930s head of Bantu Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. It was in this capacity that he most controversially championed the appointment of Benedict Vilikazi to the staff as he believed that it was essential to learn a language from a native speaker. Vilikazi came to be the first African to earn and receive a Ph.D. Vilikazi street in Soweto (where Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu lived) is named after him. Together, Doke and Vilikazi produced this dictionary, published in 1948. It is still regarded as one of the finest works of lexicography for any of the Bantu languages. This copy is much used, but is secure, dignified and resolute. The covers, although knocked and scuffed, are serious and sure. The spine and binding are strong and flexible. The early pages have some creasing. The paper trims have usage markings. The guttering along the front page is open but is still secure and fixed. The pages are relaxed, comfortable, confident, clean, clear, firm against the binding and genial. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Doke, C. M. and Vilikazi, B. W : Zulu - English Dictionary. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres rares, rare books, livres illustrées, libri antichi and first editions. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |