Description
Circling the Great Karoo by Nicholas Yell is a South African travel book that takes readers along the back roads and lesser-known routes of the Great Karoo. Yell explores the region through its small towns, landscapes and people, moving beyond the main highways to uncover stories and places that are easily overlooked.
Along the way, he delves into the Karoo’s history, including the Anglo-Boer War, as well as its ancient fossil sites. The book combines travel writing, local history and encounters with the people who give this distinctive South African landscape its character.
A good choice for readers interested in South African travel, the Great Karoo, local history, road trips and the stories behind lesser-known places.
