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Outstanding
Somehow each one of capsticks books good better each time. After reading four of his books previous, I do believe that this one is just as good if not better. Although I prefer Death in the long grass, and death in a lonely land, this book is very well written. Your hands sweat until the problem is taken care of. So finally to sum it all up it's another great read, from a great writer.

Sands of Silence
Having read four Chapstick books and loving them (his other tiltes left me excited and wide-eyed) I wasn't overly impressed with Sands of Silence.Although the book is well written, includes quality photos, and some interesting infomation about Africa; I thought it lacked the excitement of Peters other excellent hunting tales.You could do worse than buy this book, but I would encouage you to pick another of Peter's titles.

One of Capstick's greatest books!
Once again, Peter Capstick has brought an African safari adventure into my home.This books is brillantly written as well as full of great color photos of the people of Nambia and some of the many animals of the wild.This is a must have for anyone who enjoys a great adventure! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Big game hunting    2. Description and travel    3. General    4. Hunting    5. Hunting - General    6. Hunting Sports    7. Namibia    8. Safaris    9. Sports    10. Sports & Recreation    11. Travel - General    12. Hunting or shooting animals & game   

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Travel Guides    5. Namibia    6. Travel & holiday guides    7. Travel / Africa   

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This is the one...
when you are driving your car through namibia. Good tips and hints for a good 4x4 or 2wd holiday in this beautiful country. Lot's of info on how to get permits and reservations for national parks.
Namibia - the Brandt Travel Guide
Great reading. I read it from cover to cover & am not planning on going for 6 months!

Great Guide To Namibia
The Bradt Guide has great detail about Namibia.It presents a comprehensive review with some recently updated information.It is the kind of guide that one would bring in touring the country.Good information about the sites and places to stay, as well as good detailed local maps make this a useful guide, particularly for those not traveling on an organized tour. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Namibia    5. Travel & holiday guides    6. Travel / Africa   

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Book good. Some info outdated
Worst place I ever went to was Heaven Lodge in Chimanimana. Abysmal experience - how on earth can you recoment it. fantastically impressed with the bushwalking company. Give them a plug, they deserve it. ChimanimaniBushwalking Co. The only reason to go there

You Just Can't Get Lost With This One...
Swaney's guide to Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia is the best on the bookstore shelf. The level of detail is superb, from major cities to rural villages. She should consider herself more a regional geographer, as herdetail concerning things like history, climate, people, and place are akinto that of one! All this and she manages to fit in the best deals onlodging, food, and travel sites, not to mention important info concerningsafety and hazards associated with travel. I used this book extensivelyduring my travels throughout last year, when I lived in Windhoek. Indeed,you can find no better than this- and the information is as good or betterthan what the locals give! I once had the opportunity to meet her at ahostel in Windhoek, when I was doing some academic research there, andnever had the chance to tell her how much I praise this guide! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign   

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Botswana    5. Namibia    6. Travel & holiday guides   

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Atlases    3. Atlases - General    4. Reference    5. Travel    6. Travel - Foreign    7. Namibia    8. Travel / Africa    9. Travel / road maps & atlases   

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Not a useful map
This map may be useful to someone but not to a tourist. I could not find many of the major towns and landmarks in my Lonely Planet Guide or on my Namibia tour itinerary marked on this map. Not all of the national parks are outlined and I found one town that was labeled at a spot several hundred kilometers away from its correct location.
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Subjects:  1. Namibia    2. Travel / road maps & atlases   

Reviews (5)

Big Disapointment
Wow.I was shocked at how small the pictures were.1" high by 4.5" wide. This was a very very disappointing purchase. Namibia Excellence
A stunning book of photographs taken in Sossusvlei, Namibia. Having travelled and photographed the same dunes as in the book, I can only offer my highest praises to this very talented photographer. If you have ever wondered why somebody would travel to Namibia to see sand dunes, this book will answer your questions!! Places in the Sand
The desert is the essence of nothing, Courtney-Clarke writes in the introduction to Places in the Sand, her nostalgic photographic tribute to the Namib Desert. Far from embracing the nihilistic meaning that the word "nothing" normally denotes in our every-day language, the "nothing" of Places in the Sand is full of meaning and substance, of memory and life.Anyone who has spent serious time in the Namib Desert will know andrecognizein an instant where the symbiosis of the nothingness of sand,wind and sun have forged this essence.Read more

Subjects:  1. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    2. Individual Photographer    3. Individual Photographers And Their Work    4. Landscape photography    5. Namib Desert (Namibia)    6. Namibia    7. Photo Essays    8. Photography    9. Pictorial works    10. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Africa    11. Palaces, chateaux, country houses    12. Photographs: collections    13. Photography / Photo Essays   

Subjects:  1. Namibia    2. Travel    3. Travel & holiday guides   

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Verbose and superficial: a waste of money
...I bought this book to make plans for a trip to Zambia but the chapter about this country is only 40 pages long, both verbose and superficial.Don't get fooled by the "Adventuring" in the title, unless your idea of adventure is to hop by plane from lodge to lodge at $200 or $300 a night.More importantly, except for the park entrance fees, this book doesn't list any price at all (I got them from two other, excellent, travel guides).Comments on cheaper accomodations are few and disenchanted.The maps are equally few and over-simplified (the roads don't even appear!...)Finally, I looked at the chapters about the other countries and it certainly didn't change my opinion about this book.Note also that the date of the last edition (October 97) makes it relatively outdated.

Outstanding and thorough book about South Africa
This book is an outstanding resource to be read prior to traveling to South Africa.It covers many different aspects of what the experience will entail.These include the history, etiquette, positives and negatives ofeach type of travel, various diseases and safety precautions one shouldtake.In addition, he thoroughly delivers every aspect of each southafrican country...ie. countryside, animals, weather, and history.Thisbook in interesting, exciting, and educational!

Outstanding and thorough book about South Africa
This book is an outstanding resource to be read prior to traveling to South Africa.It covers many different aspects of what the experience will entail.These include the history, etiquette, positives and negatives ofeach type of travel, various diseases and safety precautions one shouldtake.In addition, he thoroughly delivers every aspect of each southafrican country...ie. countryside, animals, weather, and history.Thisbook in interesting, exciting, and educational! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Africa, Southern    3. Guidebooks    4. Safaris    5. Travel    6. Travel - Foreign    7. Wildlife watching    8. Active outdoor pursuits    9. Southern Africa    10. Sports & Recreation / General    11. Travel & holiday guides   

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Botswana    5. Travel & holiday guides    6. Zimbabwe   

Reviews (1)

Insight Guide to Namibia
This guide has beautiful pictures of Namibia and gives you a good visual tour.However, it does not compare with other guides that give much more detailed information.This is a good introduction and almost a good memento because of the wonderful photographs.However, this would not be a book that I would bring along on a trip as a guide. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Guidebooks    3. Namibia    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign   

Subjects:  1. Birds & Birdwatching - General    2. Photography    3. Pictorials    4. Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals    5. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Africa    6. Travel   

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Southern Africa    5. Travel & holiday guides   

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spectacular Namibia
An incredible photography book!!!!Hoberman's photos of the landscape, widelife, architecture, and people do justice to the beauty of Namibia.Having traveled through Namibia, I wanted to find a photography book which captures the beauty of the sights I saw.This is the book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Photo Essays    2. Photography    3. Subjects & Themes - Portraits    4. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Africa    5. Namibia    6. Photographs: collections    7. Travel & holiday guides   

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Absolute must have for visitors to Southern Africa
The book was our bible during our summer '99 holiday to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Without it we wouldn't have made it in the timeframe we had for sure. Be sure to buy the most recent version, 'cause these regions are developingfaster than you can imagine. Due to the guide we discovered loads morecountry beauties than we would have. You'll absolutely get your money'sworth. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign   

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An easy to use and informative book written by a Namibian
this book is great.I'd recomend it for any traveller to Namibia.I was given it when I was sent to Nam for work.Willie and his wife Sandra have written several books.It is easy to use, up to date and includes some of the lesser known areas.The Etosha information is very useful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Namibia    5. Places & peoples: general interest    6. Reference works    7. Travel & holiday guides   

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Guidebooks    3. Namibia    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Travel Guides    7. Travel & holiday guides   

Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Atlases    3. Atlases - General    4. Reference    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Namibia    7. Travel / Africa    8. Travel / road maps & atlases   

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Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Maps, charts & atlases    5. Namibia    6. Travel / Africa    7. Travel / road maps & atlases