U M Gerryts

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U M Gerryts

Author of several youth books

U. M. Gerryts was born on 9 October 1907 in Noordhoek.
He matriculated at the Hoër Jongenskool Stellenbosch (Paul Roos Gymnasium).
He studied at the Universities of Stellenbosch (B.A and S.O.D.) and Potchefstroom (M.A.) to become a teacher.

After his retirement as a lecturer he lived as a farmer and writer.

Books:
1936: Sonseuntjies
1937: Na Vyftig Jaar (plays for Voortrekkers)
1961: Onderrig van Poësie in die Laerskool
1964: Skone Klanke, Standerds 1-4, Herbewerking Bloemlesingreeks
1970: Die Alibama van Blouhoek
1972: Waterspore in die Son
1975: Rietland se nuwe prinsessie

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