Laurens van der Post: The Lost World of the Kalahari: With 'the Great and the Little Memory'

The Lost World of the Kalahari: With 'the Great and the Little Memory'


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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.

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Author: Laurens van der Post
Number of Pages: 256 pages
Published Date: 26 Mar 2002
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Publication Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9780099428756
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