a desert view
A01=Laurens Van Der Post
african
ancient civilisations
anthropology
archaeology
asia
Author_Laurens Van Der Post
beloved
black authors
Category=JHM
Category=JHMC
Category=RGBA
Category=WT
Category=WTL
culture
education
eq_bestseller
eq_isMigrated=1
eq_isMigrated=2
eq_nobargain
eq_non-fiction
eq_society-politics
eq_travel
european history
food
forbidden archaeology
genealogy
health
heritage
how to
language
linguistics
middle east
monumental myths
mythology
nature
politics
road trip
sahara
school
society
sociology
sport
sports
travel adventure
travel gifts
travel non-fiction
travel writing
where the desert
world history
ww2 desert
Product details
- ISBN 9780099428756
- Weight: 184g
- Dimensions: 130 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 03 Jan 2002
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
Secure
checkout
Fast Shipping
Easy returns
Laurens van der Post was fascinated and appalled at the fate of this remarkable people. Ostracised by all the changing face of African cultural life they retreated deep into the Kalahari desert. His fascinating attempt to capture their way of life and the secrets of their ancient heritage provide captivating reading and a unique insight into a forgotten way of life.
Laurens van der Post was born in Africa in 1906. Most of his adult life was spent his time divided between Africa and England. His professions of writer and farmer were interrupted by ten years in the army, behind enemy lines in Abyssinia, the Western Desert and the Far East where he was taken prisoner by the Japanese while commanding a small guerrilla unit. He went straight from prison back to active service in Java. He was awarded the CBE for his services in the field.
