Shoreline - Discovering South Africa's coast (Hardcover)

South Africa's coast stretches for some 2800 kilometers, from the Orange River and the arid Diamond Coast to the subtropical region bordering Mozambique. Washed by the Atlantic and Indian oceans, and influenced by the powerful Benguela and Agulhas currents, the line where land meets sea is a rich and fertile zone that provides habitat for many animals and plants, from whales and sharks to tiny lichens and immense indigenous trees.

A journey along the coastline also reveals the intriguing traces of some of the earliest settlements in Africa and the contested sites of South Africa's troubled past. Shoreline – Discovering South Africa's Coast is a groundbreaking blend of natural history, archaeology and human stories. Based on the highly acclaimed SABC2 television series, the titel presents the wonder and diversity of South Africa's coast in an odyssey that takes readers through some of the most beautiful and scenic spots on the planet – from the great gannet colony on Malgas Island to the calving grounds of the Southern right whale in Walker Bay and the nesting sites of sea turtles on the Zululand coast.

Never before has the splendour of South Africa's coast been portrayed in such detail. Spectacular aerial photography reveals the physical features of the shoreline in a whole new way. Engaging and lively text, drawing on the insights and research of a broad range of scientists and other experts, interweaves three main themes: the amazing adaptations made by plants and animals to challenging conditions; the fascinating and varied history of human activity along the coastline; and the archaeological discoveries that are shedding light on the very dawn of modern human behaviour.

Collector's book.  Used and in very good condition!

Imprint

Struik Travel & Heritage

Country of origin

South Africa

Release date

March 2010

Dimensions

296 x 273 x 20mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover

Pages

192

ISBN-13

978-1-77007-794-2

Barcode

9781770077942