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Dreamed of Africa
By: Kuki Gallman
Format: Paperback
Size: 129 x 198mm
Pages: 352
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Synopsis:
'Often, at the hour of day when the
savannah grass is streaked with silver, and
pale gold rims the silhouettes of the hills,
I drive with my dogs up to the Mukutan, to watch
the sun setting behind the lake, and the evening
shadows settle over the valleys and plains of
the Laikipia plateau.’
Kuki Gallmann’s haunting memoir of bringing
up a family in Kenya in the 1970s first with
her husband Paulo, and then alone, is part elegaic
celebration, part tragedy, and part love letter
to the magical spirit of Africa.
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Out
of Africa
By:
Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen)
Format: Paperback
Size: 129 x 198mm
Pages: 336
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Synopsis:
From
the moment Karen Blixen arrived in Kenya in
1914 to manage a coffee plantation, her heart
belonged to Africa. Drawn to the intense colours
and ravishing landscapes, Karen Blixen spent
her happiest years on the farm and her experiences
and friendships with the people around her are
vividly recalled in these memoirs.
Out of Africa is the story of a remarkable and
unconventional woman and of a way of life that
has vanished for ever.
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When
the Lion Feeds
By:
Wilbur Smith
Format: Paperback
Size: 178mm x 111mm
Pages: 544
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Synopsis:
The
bestselling novel that launched Wilbur Smith's
career.
Into the wilds of Natal in the 1870s are born
Sean and Garrick Courtney, the twin brothers
who could not be more different. Fate, war
and the jealous schemes of a woman are to
drive them even further apart. But as history
unfolds a continent is awakening. And on its
horizon is the promise of fortune, adventure,
destiny and love... 'Wilbur Smith is one of
those benchmarks against whom others are compared'
The Times
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Tick
Bite Fever
By:
David Bennun
Format: Paperback
Size: 129
x 198mm
Pages: 320
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Synopsis:
Tick
Bite Fever itches with mordant wit - there's at least
one turn of phrase per paragraph that gets among your
ribs like a feather duster. An excellent memoir Uncut
Magazine
Tick Bite Fever is the unconventional memoir of a very
unconventional childhood. In the early Seventies, Dave
Bennun's family transplanted themselves from Swindon
to the wilds of Kenya. His father, who was a doctor,
had lived in Africa before (but had felt it expedient
to leave when the South African government realised
he was carting explosives around in the boot of his
car for the ANC). But for Dave, Kenya was bemusingly
new. It would be his home for the next 16 years. In
Kenya, the childhood memoir takes on a rather surreal
tone! On the way home from school, closed because a
pair of lions are padding around the playground, Dave
is mugged by baboons. Meet Dave's favourite pet Achilles,
the almost indestructible dog! Find out about 'Nairobi
snow' - and the national radio station that only has
three records. And read about Dave and his Dad spending
happy Sunday afternoons being chased by a herd of elephants.
Enchantingly funny, Tick Bite Fever is a tale of the
fading innocence of childhood that is miles ahead of
the competition.
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The
Safari Companion
By: Richard Estes
Format: Paperback
Size: 6"
x 9"
Pages: 480
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Synopsis:
This
is the guide book to take to Africa! The Safari
Companion is the first guide to watching and understanding
the behaviour of African mammals. An indispensable tool
for safari travellers to Africa, it is specifically designed
for those who are interested in knowing more about the
lives and interactions of the magnificent animals they
see.
Since its original publication in 1993, The Safari Companion
has been the best field guide for observing and understanding
the behavior of African mammals. An indispensable tool
for naturalists traveling to Africa, this new edition
has been revised to acknowledge the enthusiasm of those
watching these magnificent animals at zoos and wildlife
reserves, and on film.
The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and
interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship
rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of
young. Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral
table in which the unique actions of the hoofed mammals,
carnivores, and primates are described for easy reference.
In addition, useful maps show the major national boundaries,
vegetation zones, and game parks relevant to the guide.
The book includes an extensive glossary, as well as tips
on wildlife photography, a list of organizations working
to protect African wildlife, and advice on where and when
to see the animals.
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Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa
By
Chris and Tilde Stuart
Language: English
Format: 210mm x 148mm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
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Synopsis:
Of
the world's 4 000 to 4 500 mammal species, about 1 100
occur in Africa. In this updated and revised edition of
Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa, authors Chris
and Tilde Stuart concentrate on the more visible and easily
distinguished larger mammal species, plus some of the
more frequently seen smaller mammals. In all, over 400
colour photographs, combined with concise, pertinent information
highlighting the diagnostic features of each species,
provide a comprehensive source of information on each
mammal. The latest information has been incorporated and
the distribution maps have been revised to reflect the
most up-to-date habitat and distribution patterns for
each species. A new feature is the inclusion of the mammals'
skulls, grouped together at the back of the book. To aid
the reader, colour coding and symbols indicating the habitat
and activity period serve as a quick reference to the
various mammal groups.
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Sasol Birds of Southern Africa
Format: 210mm
x 148mm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
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Synopsis:
This
comprehensively revised edition of Sasol Birds of Southern
Africa ensures up-to-the-minute information, latest taxonomy
and an advanced technique for improved field identification.
Already established as a leading field guide to birds
of the region, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa has now
been revised by its authors to bring it abreast of latest
developments and discoveries in the birding world. The
new edition incorporates the most recent information about
bird taxonomy, presenting a host of recently recorded
species splits and correcting previous misidentifications.
New names - based on recommendations of the International
Ornithological Committee - have been added, and name hyphenation
updated. The checklist, reading list, family summaries,
cross-references to species accounts, and societies an
club details have also been updated.
All distribution maps have been reviewed, and feature
dual shading to show relative abundance of a species in
the region, as well as crosses to indicate occurrence
of vagrants.
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Field
Guide to Birds of East Africa
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi
By: Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe
604 pages, 287 col plates, distribution maps
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Synopsis:
Southern
Africa has always been blessed with great field guides
for birders, but the same is not true for East Africa.
That is until The Field Guide to Birds of East Africa
was published. A comprehensive guide to 1,388 species
of birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi
featuring 286 excellent color plates by Brian Small, John
Gale and Norman Arlott. Illustrations, range maps and
text are on facing pages for easy reference in the field.
A worthy contender among the several excellent bird guides
to the region, this book has the advantage of covering
the western limits in detail. With introductory chapters
on conservation, bird habitats and taxonomy. Co-author
Stevenson is a long-time resident of Kenya and popular
tour leader.
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Africa:
Continent of Contrasts
By
Philip Briggs. Photography by Martin Harvey and
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Language: English
Format: 320mm x 245mm
Binding: Hard cover
Pages: 296
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Synopsis:
You
should purchase this book and allow it to 'live'
on your coffee table book. To relive your moments
on safari all you would then need to do is open
the book up and browese the pages. Africa: Continent
of Contrasts describes and depicts the natural,
cultural, architectural and historical wealth of
the African continent, in particular the varied
wildlife, geographical landmarks, scenery, indigenous
people and many noteworthy aspects of local culture
and ceremonies. The book is divided into four main
regions: North, West, East and Southern Africa,
offering detailed information and rich visual impressions
of each.
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BOOKS
FOR AFRICA!
We have selected the leading travel books and field
guides for Africa. Rather than try to stock every single
book under the sun for Africa, we have carefully selected
the 'Essential Safari Reads', and most important 'Field
Guides' for you to take with you to Africa. Our 'Books
to Remember Africa By' section includes our selection
of beautifully written and illustrated coffee table
books.
Please do be aware, however, that we have access to
some of the most comprehensive book stocks available,
and that we should be able to source a title for you
should you require us to do so. Please contact
us to let us know which book you require. In your
e-mail, supply as much information about the book as
possible - title, author and so forth. |
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