The Drakensberg Of Natal
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Rising dramatically from the rolling plains of KwaZulu-Natal, the Drakensberg — the Dragon's Back — stands as one of Africa's most breathtaking and mythologised mountain ranges, and Doyle P. Liebenberg's 1972 work captures this magnificent landscape in authoritative and evocative detail. The Drakensberg of Natal chronicles the natural grandeur, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage of this iconic escarpment, presenting readers with a vivid portrait of a wilderness that has inspired awe in all who have encountered it. Published in conjunction with the Drakensberg Conservation Fund, the work carries a clear conservationist purpose, with all proceeds directed toward the preservation of this irreplaceable mountain heritage. Liebenberg details the region's dramatic geography, its unique flora and fauna, and the traces of ancient San rock art that speak to thousands of years of human presence in these highlands. Beyond its role as a regional record, this volume stands as a testament to a pivotal era in South African conservation consciousness, when the urgent need to protect natural heritage was beginning to gain institutional recognition. Liebenberg's prose is both passionate and informative, rooted in first-hand knowledge of the terrain and driven by a profound respect for the natural world. The work sits at the intersection of natural history, travel writing, and cultural documentation, appealing equally to the armchair adventurer and the committed environmentalist. For those drawn to Africa's wild places, this rare volume asks a quietly urgent question: how much of this irreplaceable world can we afford to lose?
Author: Doyle P. Liebenberg
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972
Genre: African history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Rising dramatically from the rolling plains of KwaZulu-Natal, the Drakensberg — the Dragon's Back — stands as one of Africa's most breathtaking and mythologised mountain ranges, and Doyle P. Liebenberg's 1972 work captures this magnificent landscape in authoritative and evocative detail. The Drakensberg of Natal chronicles the natural grandeur, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage of this iconic escarpment, presenting readers with a vivid portrait of a wilderness that has inspired awe in all who have encountered it. Published in conjunction with the Drakensberg Conservation Fund, the work carries a clear conservationist purpose, with all proceeds directed toward the preservation of this irreplaceable mountain heritage. Liebenberg details the region's dramatic geography, its unique flora and fauna, and the traces of ancient San rock art that speak to thousands of years of human presence in these highlands. Beyond its role as a regional record, this volume stands as a testament to a pivotal era in South African conservation consciousness, when the urgent need to protect natural heritage was beginning to gain institutional recognition. Liebenberg's prose is both passionate and informative, rooted in first-hand knowledge of the terrain and driven by a profound respect for the natural world. The work sits at the intersection of natural history, travel writing, and cultural documentation, appealing equally to the armchair adventurer and the committed environmentalist. For those drawn to Africa's wild places, this rare volume asks a quietly urgent question: how much of this irreplaceable world can we afford to lose?