The Origin of the Zimbabwean Civilisation, with Appendices on some of the principal ruins

Gayre, R.

Description:

A study on the origins of Zimbabwe, specifically the aspects of megalithic ruins in areas such as Great Zimbabwe, Khami, Naletale, Dhlo-Dhlo, and the terraces of Inyanga, as well as the ethnicity, religious practices, and influences of Egyptian and Zingian cultures on the area; 248pp. including index and bibliography, well illustrated mostly in b/w (some colour plates). In very good condition, cover and binding are sound, edges are faded, foxed end-papers and with occasional light foxing throughout, long nine line presentation inscription at top left of f.f.e-p. - a presentable copy.

Details:

• Publisher: Galaxie Press
• Publisher Place: Salisbury
• Date of Publication: 1972
• Edition: 1st
• Jacket Condition: no jacket
• Binding Condition: Very good
• Overall Condition: Very good
• Size: Crown Quarto (200x255mm)

• Lot No: 106
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