Joan's eBooks

Ebooks available for ordering on this site

Skeleton Coast(1946): The book written by John H Marsh about the dramatic rescue of survivors of the wreck of the Dunedin Star during WW2 (Now in its 14th edition/reprint).
The story of the wrecking of the big British passenger liner Dunedin Star and the eventual rescue of her more than 100 passengers and crew, at the cost of other lives, another ship, a big aircraft, a number of army trucks, etc., has become known to millions since the book was first published, and is generally accepted to be the peer of true adventure stories so far to come out of Africa.
Skeleton Coast print version
Heidelbergers of the Boer War(1981): Written by Ian Uys - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle referred to the Heidelberg Commando as the 'corps de elite' of the Boer forces, and well he might have for the Heidelbergers fought in every campaign in which the Transvaal forces were engaged from 1850 to 1902. This book has long been out of print. Now republished in eBook format (2017) after being updated by the author with addition material being included.
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally - approx 313 pages Out of print book that is now available in eBook format
Fight to the bitter end(2002): Written by Ian Uys - The Story of Heidelberg and its people during the South African War. The men, women and children who lived in the shadow of the Suikerbosrand mountains and on the banks of the Blesbokspruit. Although predominantly Boers, they were from all nationalities and walks of life. When war clouds loomed the people of this small dorp stood together, fought and died together, and will be remembered for the manner of their so doing. Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally - approx 275 pages The original book published in 2002 has long been out of print. This eBook edition (2017) has been updated by the author.
Raaff's Rangers(2017): Written by Ian Uys - Pieter Raaff was the most experienced frontiersman in Africa during the 19th Century. His exploits and involvement in battles and skirmishes read like fiction At the age of sixteen he fought with the Freestaters in the 1865 Basuto War. In 1878, aged 29, he raised a corps of rough but ready mounted 'Rangers' for the Sekukuni Campaign. After serving there they were then diverted to fight in the Zulu War with Colonel Wood's flying column. Raaff's Transvaal Rangers proved their worth in action at the Hlobane Mountain, Kambula and Ulundi. Raaff became the magistrate at Fort Tuli, then during the Matabele War led a column in the taking of Bulawayo and the pursuit of King Lobengula. After Major Alan Wilson and his men were killed near the Shangani River the remaining force under Major Forbes were threatened with annihilation. Raaff extricated the survivors from impossible situations and led them back to safety.This book has never been published before and is only available in eBook format. First published in 2017. Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally
For Valour - The history of Southern Africa's Victoria Cross Heroes(1973): Written by Ian Uys - This is the well-known reference work on Victoria Crosses that was published in 1973 and has long been out of print. Now republished in eBook format (2017) after being updated by the author with addition material being included.
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally - approx 400 pages Out of print book that is now available in eBook format
The Pacific War: Written by Bill Brady - The Pacific War is about engagements that changed the course of the war in the Pacific, culminating in atom bombing. A strategic action that saved millions of lives. This book has never been published before and is only available in eBook format. First published in 2017.
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally
Above Board and Under Cover --- Previously out of print but now available in eBook format.: Written by Ivor Little - An autobiography of Ivor Little, who started as a rebel at school, and ended up as a Captain in the Merchant Navy, a Captain in the South African Navy, a lecturer at the Naval Staff College, a military attache on diplomatic service, and a senior player in the diplomatic transformation of South Africa at the end of Apartheid.
Penquins,Potatoes& Postage Stamps - eBook version: Written by Allan B Crawford - This is an amazing book that records the developments on the Island of Tristan da Cuhna and how their history has been encapsulated in various series of postage stamps. Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally - The PDF version of the book is 297 pages and contains 370 images. Out of print book that is now available in eBook format
Commanders in Chief - The American Presidents and their armed Forces: Written by Ian Uys - Biography of all the US presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump
This book has never been published before and is only available in eBook format. First published in 2016.
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally - approx 500 pages
RMS Titanic biographies: Written by Ian Uys - The biographies of passengers and crew give an insight into how people reacted when faced with a titanic life-threatening event. Their lives before and during the cataclysmic sinking is chronicled, as well as what happened to the survivors.
This book has never been published before and is only available in eBook format. First published in 2016.
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally
Victoria Crosses of the Anglo-Boer War: Written by Ian Uys - The Victoria Cross was the highest commonwealth medal for bravery in the face of the enemy. Their citations provide records of courage which cover the entire war and give an insight into the conditions prevailing at the time.
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally - approx 200 pages Now available in eBook format.
Oceanos Survivors' Stories: Written by Ian Uys - Survivors stories from a shipwreck off the South African Wild Coast where the passengers were abandoned by the crew when the ship started sinking
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally - approx 180 pages. Now available in eBook format.
The Knysna Castaways: Written by Ian Uys - Historical romance novel set in the Cape Colony in 1800
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally. Now available in eBook format.
The 10:20 to Grahamstown - Blaauwkrantz Bridge Railway Disaster: Written by Ben Bezuidenhout - Historical account of a railway disaster that impacted on the lives of citizens of Grahamstown, South Africa.
Ebook format that can be delivered to readers globally. Now available in eBook format.