Pionierspoorwee in Duits-Suidwes-Afrika 1897-1915

Published by Butterworth, Durban, 1982, hardcover, Afrikaans text, illustrated, index, 300 pages, some edgewear to dust jacket, previous owner's name to title page, otherwise condition: very good.

"Pionierspoorwee in Duits-Suidwes-Afrika 1897-1915" is a book about the history of the railways in German South West Africa (now Namibia) during the German colonial period. It specifically focuses on the pioneering railway lines built between 1897 and 1915. The book, written by G. Pool, is a detailed account of the financing, construction, operation, and economic significance of these railways. It also includes information about the social history of the railway workers and the conditions they faced. 

The book is considered a significant contribution to the study of Namibian history, particularly the German colonial period. It is based on extensive archival research and includes numerous illustrations and a full bibliography.