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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

E.M. van Zinderen Bakker Sr.

Reminiscences of Biological Travels in Africa and to South Polar Islands

Published: Somerset West, 1993

Edition: First

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284 pages, illustrated with drawings by the author. Yellow dust jacket in good condition.

"These memories are intended for lovers of nature and adventure, for those who admire the birds and beasts, the rain and the wind, the forests and mountains. For these naturalists the life and customs of the indigenous peoples living in the lesser known parts of Africa may be fascinating. In connection with research on former vegetation and climate using the palynological methods of the study of fossil pollen grains. Some of these journeys date back some 45 years and they often describe conditions which existed in Africa before the advent of the tourist industry."

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 18 cm x 24 cm
  • Sold By: Mantis Books
  • Contact Person: Charl Yates
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0833219905
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT & Paypal
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