Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Thirst Land is a travelogue written by Parker Gillmore, first published in 1878. The book details the author's journey through the Nata region, Orange Free State, Transvaal, and Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. Gillmore's account chronicles his experiences traveling through the harsh and arid landscapes of the region, encountering various indigenous peoples and wildlife along the way. The book provides a fascinating insight into the social and political climate of the time, as well as the natural history of the area. The Great Thirst Land is a captivating read for anyone interested in African travel writing, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
