Southern Africa Revealed: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique (Hardcover)

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Product Description

The book is timeless, with modern but simple and classic typography. The book visually portrays the expanse and ruggedness of the subcontinent which the tourist is likely to see- its endless horizons, majestic landscapes and natural wonders, its contrasts and contradictions.

About the Author

Elaine Hurford is a freelance writter and author who has contributed to a number of books on South Africa.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 162 pages
• Publisher: Struik Book Distributors (Pty), Ltd. (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1868722740
• ISBN-13: 978-1868722747
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 10.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,167,928 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  #37 in	Books > Travel > Africa > Zimbabwe

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant photography, January 26, 2002

By	"adevader" (HoustonTX United States) - See all my reviews

I was rushed to find a book for a colleague who was leaving and who had always asked for my recommendation for THE quintessential book on africa. From what I saw in Amazon's synopsis, I figured i couldn't go wrong with a photographic journal of the land, as pictures tell a thousand words.
There are some spectacular photographs in this book, which convey the rich heritage of flora and fauna in this region of Africa. Its a good coffee table book, and is also good for people who have been to Africa and need a display memoir of photos of scenes that you saw but couldn't capture yourself.I was tickled pink to find pictures of places I had seen and I had even been to, like the spice merchant in Durban ,S.A who displayed varying ranges of chilli powder ending in "Mother-In-Law exterminator" as his most potent, or the multi colored changing stalls on Cape Town's beaches.
Don't buy this book if you are looking for an in-depth analysis of the countries economies, and the present conditions and way of life of the ethnic people. The author devotes a few pages to a brief history of the countries, and stays away from making any socio-political comments or opinions. The book tells its story in pictures, and concentrates at times in depth on wildlife rather than landscape.
I like the book, and i think I'm going to get a copy for myself! As for my colleague, i hope this convinces her to take the plunge and head for a safari in one of the most pristine corners of the world.