Herkoms van ons Blanke Voorouers - J. Haberman
Herkoms van ons Blanke Voorouers
An Anthropological and Genealogical Evaluation of Early European Ancestral Lineages
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Herkoms van ons Blanke Voorouers
- Author: J. Haberman
- Publisher: Privately Published / Genealogiese Navorsings-Inligtingsburo, Pretoria
- Publication Date: 1988 (Eerste Vertaalde Uitgawe / First Translated Edition)
- ISBN-10: 0620133708
- Edition Details: First Translated Edition, Scarce Regional Special Interest Distribution.
- Binding: Original publisher's flexible illustrated card wrappers.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 112 pages. Contains genealogical charts, statistical demographic breakdowns, and ancestral origin maps.
- Language: Afrikaans (Translated from the original demographic research manuscripts)
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Wraps: The soft covers are firm and square, with bold cover artwork. Shows slight edge wear and minor handling marks on the front and rear panels, consistent with careful home storage. The spine is uncreased and solid.
- Interior: Very Good Plus (VG+). The pages are exceptionally clean, bright, and white. Free from foxing, moisture marks, dealer annotations, or creased corners.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Herkoms van ons Blanke Voorouers, published in its first translated edition in 1988, is a specialized genealogical study that looks at the European origins of South Africa's early white settler population. The book breaks down the migration patterns and family histories of Dutch, German, French Huguenot, British, and Nordic settlers. Using early shipping lists and baptismal records, Haberman charts how these different groups blended over time, providing valuable data for family historians tracing their roots back to early European lineages.
Author Profile: J. Haberman
J. Haberman was a dedicated researcher who specialized in European immigration history and South African genealogy. Working closely with local historical societies in the late 20th century, Haberman focused on making complex archival records accessible to everyday family researchers. This translated edition was produced to provide the Afrikaans-speaking community with clear, structured information for tracing their pioneering ancestors.
