Barrier Of Spears: Drama Of The Drakensberg
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few mountain ranges on Earth carry the weight of history, myth, and raw natural grandeur quite like South Africa's Drakensberg — and Barrier of Spears: Drama of the Drakensberg stands as one of the most authoritative and passionate accounts ever written about this iconic escarpment. R. O. Pearse chronicles the sweeping human and natural history of the Drakensberg, tracing the lives of the San people who painted its cave walls, the Zulu and Sotho nations who sheltered in its shadow, the European settlers who tested themselves against its peaks, and the conservationists who fought to preserve its breathtaking wilderness for future generations. Pearse writes with the authority of a man who has walked these mountains intimately, blending meticulous historical research with vivid, evocative prose that brings the landscape to life on the page. The work presents the Drakensberg not merely as a geological formation, but as a living cultural and ecological tapestry — a true barrier of spears that has shaped the destiny of southern Africa. Illustrated by Malcolm L. Pearse, the volume is enriched with artwork that captures the drama and scale of this UNESCO World Heritage landscape. For anyone drawn to African history, mountain exploration, or the enduring power of wild places, this book issues an irresistible invitation to look closer.
Author: R. O. Pearse
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Howard Timmins
Genre: African history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few mountain ranges on Earth carry the weight of history, myth, and raw natural grandeur quite like South Africa's Drakensberg — and Barrier of Spears: Drama of the Drakensberg stands as one of the most authoritative and passionate accounts ever written about this iconic escarpment. R. O. Pearse chronicles the sweeping human and natural history of the Drakensberg, tracing the lives of the San people who painted its cave walls, the Zulu and Sotho nations who sheltered in its shadow, the European settlers who tested themselves against its peaks, and the conservationists who fought to preserve its breathtaking wilderness for future generations. Pearse writes with the authority of a man who has walked these mountains intimately, blending meticulous historical research with vivid, evocative prose that brings the landscape to life on the page. The work presents the Drakensberg not merely as a geological formation, but as a living cultural and ecological tapestry — a true barrier of spears that has shaped the destiny of southern Africa. Illustrated by Malcolm L. Pearse, the volume is enriched with artwork that captures the drama and scale of this UNESCO World Heritage landscape. For anyone drawn to African history, mountain exploration, or the enduring power of wild places, this book issues an irresistible invitation to look closer.