Zoological descriptions by Carmen Welz. 8vo; original butter-coloured boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 281; line drawings. A little light browning; occasional fox spot. Very good condition. "African fauna, in its abundant variety, provides the theme for this overflowing cornucopia of poetry and art. The essence of man's relationship with this valuable heritage is captured in fact and legend, to delight readers of all ages. Animals are alphabetically arranged from Ant and Baboon to the Unicorn, the Yahoo and the Zebra. The writing of well known poets such as Roy Campbell, Douglas Livingstone, Sydney Clouts, William Plomer and Thomas Pringle is complimented by traditional pieces from the Bushman, Shona, Sotho and Zulu. Illustrations include original work from such artists as Claire Gavronsky, Lindy Huggins, Harold Rubin, Cecil Skotnes, Leigh Voigt and Gordon Vorster. With comprehensive zoological descriptions by Carmen Welz. Edited by Guy Butler, doyen of South African English Literature with this son David Butler.".

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Title: Out of the African Ark
Publisher: (Johannesburg: Ad. Donker, 1988) 0868521485
Publication Date: 1988
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0868521485
ISBN 13: 9780868521480
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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