An account of a journey through South Africa from the Limpopo River to Cape Agulhas. The intervening road takes the reader to such diverse places as the Transvaal homelands, the prehistoric sites of Mapungubwe and Makapansgat, Sun City, the diamond fields, the strange enclave of Orania, the Great and Little Karoo and Die Hel. In spite of the diversity of setting, and the even greater diversity of ideology and belief encountered en route, certain recurring themes emerge. Beneath the political turmoil of a country in profound ...
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An account of a journey through South Africa from the Limpopo River to Cape Agulhas. The intervening road takes the reader to such diverse places as the Transvaal homelands, the prehistoric sites of Mapungubwe and Makapansgat, Sun City, the diamond fields, the strange enclave of Orania, the Great and Little Karoo and Die Hel. In spite of the diversity of setting, and the even greater diversity of ideology and belief encountered en route, certain recurring themes emerge. Beneath the political turmoil of a country in profound transition (and gripped with drought), there emerges a clear sight of the universal human struggle to survive and find individual significance.
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Seller's Description:
Good in Fair jacket. Signed by Author(s)259 pages (complete). Signed by the author on the title page. There is a gift inscription from the author and his wife, Gail (Robbins) on the first page. In general good condition. The dustjacket is marked, rubbed and scuffed. The main illustration is bright and vivid. The dj is entire and wholesome. The board cover is strong and sure. It has some mild wear to the edges and the head and foot of the spine. The book has been much read and there is evidence of readership throughout. The contents are clear, clean (apart from the very occasional mark), assured, companionable and comfortable. fk.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Book 259 pages, map endpapers, 8vo; black boards. Details journey through South Africa from the Lippo River to Cape Agulhas. Book is in near fine condition in a very good dust jacket.
