South-West Africa by William Eveleigh
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"South-West Africa" by William Eveleigh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of South-West Africa, covering its geography, history, natural resources, and potential for development. It tackles the misconception that the region is merely a desert, instead highlighting its diverse landscapes and cultural richness. The opening of the book presents a foreword that establishes the author's intent to fill a gap
in English literature regarding South-West Africa's modern context. Eveleigh describes the territory’s geographic features, including its coastal areas, plateaus, and rivers, while also giving an insightful overview of the climate and rainfall patterns. He seeks to convey a clear understanding of the land's complexities and potential, thus urging readers to reconsider the area's value beyond its arid reputation. The foreword also acknowledges the contributions of various individuals who aided in the compilation of this account, framing the narrative as both a personal and scholarly endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Eveleigh, William, 1882- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16006712 |
| Title | South-West Africa |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd.,1915. |
| Contents | The land -- Climate and rainfall -- The flora of the country -- The fauna of the country -- The early days -- The later historical development -- The German occupation -- The people of the country -- The development of the country -- The diamond fields -- The economic future of the country. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Namibia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67656 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67656-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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