The Cradle of Humankind: World Heritage Sites of South Africa (World Heritage Sites of South Africa Travel Guides) - Softcover

Fleminger, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0958489130 ISBN 13: 9780958489133

Publisher: 30 Degrees South Pub Pty Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Let Southbound take you back to where we came from - The Cradle of Humankind in the Magaliesberg region of the Gauteng and North West provinces of South Africa and uncover the myths and intricacies of our species in this delightfully entertaining and informative guide.

Ta-dah! Introducing the ancestral cast- Mrs. Ples (or is that Mr.?), the Taung child, Little Foot... and a host of fossil extras and where they hung out - the caves of Sterkfontein, Kromdraai and Swartkranz

Then digging 'em all up - Raymond Dart, Robert Broom, Ron Clarke, Lee Burger et al

History of the area and the people, the fauna and flora

Detailed maps, color photographs, route guides

Comprehensive listings for travellers of places to go, things to see, and accommodation

About this title

About the Author

DAVID FLEMINGER'S first book, Back Roads of the Cape, was published in 2005. He has also written 6 other guides in the Southbound Pocket Guides series. He has also worked in many different aspects of the media industry - as a scriptwriter, director, editor, post-production supervisor, interviewer and producer. He has written and directed theatre shows, TV series and educational videos and is studying for an MA in Tourism & Heritage Studies at Wits University. A born-and-bred Jo'burger, he lives in the northern suburbs with sundry pets and housemates. Much to his mother's mounting despair he is still single but spends his time watching theatre, cricket and walking his dogs in the park.

Edition details

• Publisher: 30 Degrees South Pub Pty Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0958489130
• ISBN 13: 9780958489133
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144