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James Chapman (90) dies in Kimberley. He was the first explorer who took photographs of places he visited.
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- 30 Sep 2019
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- 01Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2012, January 31). James Chapman (90) dies in Kimberley. He was the first explorer who took photographs of places he visited.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073365
South African History Online (2012) 'James Chapman (90) dies in Kimberley. He was the first explorer who took photographs of places he visited.', South African History Online, 31 January. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073365 (Accessed: 27 October 2026).
South African History Online, James Chapman (90) dies in Kimberley. He was the first explorer who took photographs of places he visited. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073365, (accessed 27 October 2026).
"James Chapman (90) dies in Kimberley. He was the first explorer who took photographs of places he visited.." South African History Online, 31 Jan. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073365. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.
South African History Online. "James Chapman (90) dies in Kimberley. He was the first explorer who took photographs of places he visited.." South African History Online. January 31, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073365.
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