There are two writers who have written books in the traditional Griqua language as spoken at Griquatown today. Their publications purchased from the Mary Moffat Museum in Griquatown can be overviewed below.
| Date of Publication |
Title of resource |
Author/s |
S |
| c2002 | Afrikaanse Kloek Goed | Hetta Hager | 9 |
| c2003 | Kloek-Goed Twee | Hetta Hager | 9 |
| c2005 | Adam Kloek - Goed (2 copies) | Hetta Hager | 9 |
| c2005 | Die Behae van God | Donald W Riekert | 9 |
| c2005 | Wasempies Geluk | Donald W Riekert | 9 |
| c2005 | Drome van die Jongmeisie | Donald W Riekert | 9 |
*(S Rating) Scarcity Rating (includes
scarcity, relevance and content) - with 10 being the most desirable and 1
easiest to acquire. Those highlighted in the deeper shades of red are highly
sought after works.
Hetta Hager has been the curator
of the Mary Moffat Museum at Griquatown for 14 years (as of 2006) and has
become well versed with the unique Griqua derivation of Afrikaans which includes
many of the words that originated from the times of Jan van Riebeeck.
(Note: Scott Balson met Hetta when he travelled to Griquatown in September 2006 to present a copy of his pre-release book "Children of the Mist" to the Mary Moffat Museum. More on the presentation at this link).
This A5 sized 50 page soft covered book is her first in providing stories in the uniquely Griqua language.
The books are only sold at the Mary Moffat Museum and very few have been issued.
A very valuable find.
A copy in perfect condition signed by Hetta Hager is in the Balson Holdings Family Trust collection.
Hetta Hager has been the curator of the Mary Moffat Museum
at Griquatown for 14 years (as of 2006) and has become well versed with the
unique Griqua derivation of Afrikaans which includes many of the words that
originated from the times of Jan van Riebeeck.
(Note: Scott Balson met Hetta when he travelled to Griquatown in September 2006 to present a copy of his pre-release book "Children of the Mist" to the Mary Moffat Museum. More on the presentation at this link).
This A5 sized 65 page soft covered book was her second providing stories in the uniquely Griqua language.
The books are only sold at the Mary Moffat Museum and very few have been issued.
A very valuable find.
A copy in perfect condition signed by Hetta Hager is in the Balson Holdings Family Trust collection.
Hetta Hager has been the curator of the Mary Moffat Museum
at Griquatown for 14 years (as of 2006) and has become well versed with the
unique Griqua derivation of Afrikaans which includes many of the words that
originated from the times of Jan van Riebeeck.
(Note: Scott Balson met Hetta when he travelled to Griquatown in September 2006 to present a copy of his pre-release book "Children of the Mist" to the Mary Moffat Museum and in 2007 when he launched this book at that museum. More on the presentation at this link).
This A4sized 76 page ring bound soft covered book is the only play ever written in the uniquely Griqua language.
The books are only sold at the Mary Moffat Museum and very few have been issued.
A very valuable find. Image of opening page
Two copies in perfect condition - signed by Hetta Hager is in the Balson Holdings Family Trust collection. There is also a with a separate appendix providing an explanation on the Griqua words used.
Donald Riekert has become well versed with the unique Griqua
derivation of Afrikaans which includes many of the words that originated
from the times of Jan van Riebeeck. He specialises in short poems - covering
a wide range of subjects.
In this 35 page A5 sized book the poems include "Verweer", "Winter" and "Grondhoop"..
The books are only sold at the Mary Moffat Museum and very few have been issued.
A very valuable find. Image of opening page
A copy in perfect condition is in the Balson Holdings Family Trust collection.
Donald Riekert has become well versed with the unique Griqua
derivation of Afrikaans which includes many of the words that originated
from the times of Jan van Riebeeck. He specialises in short poems - covering
a wide range of subjects.
In this 47 page A5 sized book the the poems are just a few lines each.
The books are only sold at the Mary Moffat Museum and very few have been issued.
A very valuable find. Image of opening page
A copy in perfect condition is in the Balson Holdings Family Trust collection.
Donald Riekert has become well versed with the unique Griqua
derivation of Afrikaans which includes many of the words that originated
from the times of Jan van Riebeeck. He specialises in short poems - covering
a wide range of subjects.
This small, 12 page A4 sized booklet has pictures and poems relating to a young woman.
The books are only sold at the Mary Moffat Museum and very few have been issued.
A very valuable find. Image of opening page
A copy in perfect condition is in the Balson Holdings Family Trust collection.
