This is Namibia

This is

by Peter Joyce, Gerald S. Cubitt (Photographer)

Namibia is a country of surprising contrasts – big skies and far horizons, arid landscapes and verdant waterways, jagged mountains and geological wonders, barren soils and bountiful seas. Its reputation as one of the most inhospitable regions in the world belies its capacity to sustain an array of fascinating life forms – from the unique desert-adapted elephant and beetles to the delicate lichens that have evolved to survive in the planet’s oldest desert, the Namib. Its people, too, have learnt to thrive in the harsh environment of this scorched wilderness.

This is Namibia brings to life the history, natural splendours, magnificent wildlife and diverse cultures of this beautiful and enigmatic land. Through its stunning photographs, detailed introduction and informative captions, this book provides a compelling insight into one of the world’s last true wilderness regions.

Genres: Travel, Africa, Namibia

304 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Peter Joyce has produced some seventy titles ranging across the spectrum from travel and wildlife through biography to his specialist subject, history. Among his books is the bestselling South Africa in the 20th Century. Before becoming a full-time writer, he held senior positions with publishing companies in Zimbabwe and South Africa, including Struik and Reader’s Digest South Africa. He lives in Cape Town.


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Reviews

[Anne Haack · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a gorgeous book! It is a coffee table style book that I read and absorbed front cover to last page. The writing style is informative and nuanced without being bland or cookie cutter. The photos are gorgeous and seem to capture a soulfulness. (I notice the first publishing of this book is 1992 so understand why it does not delve more deeply into what has more recently been deemed a genocide of two tribes that make up a portion of modern day Namibians by the Germans in the early 1900s.) Excited to visit this country in person now.

[E G Melby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Handy info and some stunning photos

[Mojca · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 ½ stars