Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari [Hardcover]

Karen Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 14, 1988

A natural history book about the Okavango Delta.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The Okavango River flows through the Kalahari Desert, culminating in a unique delta in northern Botswana. Many species of wildlife, some quite exotic, live in this region, and this book seeks to impart the flavor of life there. The tepid style and pedestrian prose, however, leave the reader unmoved. Ross, who lives in Botswana, seems determined to cram into one volume as much information as possible about southern Africa; the resulting mountain of detail is overwhelming. Many color photographs show the magnificence of the region, but the book cannot be recommended on their merits alone. Furthermore, after the first reading, several pages of photographs fell out. Libraries need sturdier material than this. (Companion to a PBS series.) Randy Dykhuis, Grand Rapids P.L., Mich.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

A well-known conservationist, Karen Ross has spent a major part of the last two decades living, breathing and fighting for the Okavango . Her book, which generated the now common term Jewel of the Kalahari , was first published as a companion piece to a BBC documentary with the same title, which she researched and wrote. She has a doctorate in wildlife ecology and is employed by Conservation International, a major conservation force world-wide. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: BBC Books; 1ST edition (January 14, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0563205458
• ISBN-13: 978-0563205456
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,207,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, lavishly illustrated, August 18, 2005

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This review is from: Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari (Hardcover)

This is a superb book about a little known region. Whether to bring back memories of a trip, or plan for a future journey, or just to enjoy -- highly recommended.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly informative., January 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari (Hardcover)

Northern Botswana has a harsh environment, with torrid summers, chilly winters, unreliable rainfall, and infertile soils. Yet it is home to the Okavango Delta, which is one of the greatest havens for wildlife in Africa. Karen Ross has produced a wealth of information about the ecology, geology, and history of this important area.