Publisher's red cloth binding with illustrated dust jacket.
803pp. Richly illustrated. Large fold-out map at rear. Binding tight. Contents clean. Jacket intact with minimal age-associated edge wear.
'Here, in the compass of a single volume, is the standard reference book of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland that students of Africa have been waiting for.
This 88-page handbook to the "Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland" is the first fully comprehensive survey of the country ever carried out, and as a work of reference it can justly claim to be unique. It has an essential place in the libraries of all those who have an interest in the growth, development and resources of the most progressive country in the continent of Africa.
Acknowledged experts in every field of Central African studies have contributed up-to-date , accurate and strictly factual surveys which will be invaluable to all students of the Federal scene.
Its 45 chapters cover an immense range of factual information from the climate to its prehistory and history, its industry, natural resources, educational facilities, the Press, the four governments, cultural activities, the churches and many others.
There are 12 appendices on special subjects, including a chronology, lists of towns and of learned societies, diplomatic representation and statistics.
Each section is illustrated by numerous photographs carefully selected from the thousands available.
Five maps include rainfall, temperature, tribes, and European areas and agriculture.
No other book exists about the Federation covering the same ground with the same authority and impartiality.'
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- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
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