Written by Richard Wadley – 2019
Waterberg Echoes”, written by Richard Wadley, including a chapter on archaeology by Professor Lyn Wadley, is a comprehensive history of the Waterberg region, published by Protea Books in 2019. With over 800 pages, the book covers every aspect of the history of the plateau from the earliest times until the recent past and is profusely illustrated with maps, photographs and artists’ impressions. It is obtainable from all major booksellers or directly from the publishers at www.proteaboekwinkel.com or via sales_online@proteaboekwinkel.com.
Copies of the book are also available from the author at yeldaw@mweb.co.za.
Compiled and Edited by Richard Wadley – 2023
“Waterberg Ways”, compiled and edited by Richard Wadley in 2023, is a compilation of anecdotes and reminiscences by past and present Waterberg residents, some published previously in English or Afrikaans and long out of print, others drawn from unpublished manuscripts and several commissioned especially for this volume. 29 tales from 17 contributors make up this 300-page collection, sourced, compiled and edited by a Waterberg resident of over 20 years, illustrated with photographs, maps and specially commissioned pen & ink sketches.
Available at local Waterberg book shops or from the author at yeldaw@mweb.co.za.
Compiled and Edited by Lyn Wadley, Linda Willemse, Kerry Baytopp,
Jonathan Swart, Joseph Heymans, Warwick & Michèle Tarboton – 2021
Wildflowers of the Waterberg” was compiled by seven authors all resident in the region and published privately in 2021. The book contains over 2000 superb photographic and line drawing illustrations of the 661 wild flower species most likely to be encountered in the Waterberg, each accompanied by a concise description of characteristics needed to aid in identification. A colour guide at the back of the book serves as a quick means to home in on likely candidates.
Although now out of print, a pdf version of the book is available for free download on the website
www.waterberg-bioquest.co.za.
A companion volume on shrubs and trees of the Waterberg is in compilation.