Description
Peter Matthiessen's "African Silences" offers a profound and sobering exploration of the African continent, weaving together travelogue, natural history, and philosophical reflection. Through vivid accounts of journeys into the heart of western Africa and Zaire, the book confronts the devastating impact of human activity on the region's magnificent wildlife and fragile ecosystems. Matthiessen's masterful prose captures both the breathtaking beauty of the natural world and the urgent crisis facing its preservation. This collection of essays serves as a powerful meditation on our relationship with nature and the consequences of our actions.
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paperback
San Val
Published Jun 5, 1992
ISBN: 9780613914062
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First Published
1991
Language
eng
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