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Barrier Of Spears – Ro Pearse (Signed and inscribed by the author)

R700.00

“Since Barrier of Spears was first published in 1973, there have been considerable moves towards conservation of the Drakensberg, aiming at preserving the integrity of the mountain fastnesses and their foothills. Knowledge has advanced and scientific names have changed. All these developments are incorporated in this fully revised edition. Many more stunning colour photographs are included, and for the first time the text is illustrated with some five dozen black and white photographs of mountain pioneers. New maps in full colour are also included, for those who plan to explore the mighty Drakensberg.”

Signature and inscription on half-title page.

Price: R700.00

Edition: First edition, first impression

Published: 1989

Publishers: Southern Publishers

ISBN: 1868120805 / 9781868120802

Condition: Hardcover in good condition, with scuff marks on the edges of the cover and top and bottom of the spine. Dust jacket in poor condition with a large tear on the top of front cover. Foxing on the end-papers. Internally clean and tightly bound.

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Description

“Since Barrier of Spears was first published in 1973, there have been considerable moves towards conservation of the Drakensberg, aiming at preserving the integrity of the mountain fastnesses and their foothills. Knowledge has advanced and scientific names have changed. All these developments are incorporated in this fully revised edition. Many more stunning colour photographs are included, and for the first time the text is illustrated with some five dozen black and white photographs of mountain pioneers. New maps in full colour are also included, for those who plan to explore the mighty Drakensberg.”

Signature and inscription on half-title page.

Price: R700.00

Edition: First edition, first impression

Published: 1989

Publishers: Southern Publishers

ISBN: 1868120805 / 9781868120802

Condition: Hardcover in good condition, with scuff marks on the edges of the cover and top and bottom of the spine. Dust jacket in poor condition with a large tear on the top of front cover. Foxing on the end-papers. Internally clean and tightly bound.

Additional information

Weight 2180 g