Description
What Dawid Knew: A Journey With The Kruipers by Patricia Glyn is a non-fiction account documenting the journey of Dawid Kruiper, a Bushman elder, and his family through the Kalahari Desert. For two months in 2011, three generations of the Kruiper family, alongside Glyn and her expedition team, retraced the paths of their ancestors, revisiting the landscapes where their forebears lived freely before the arrival of outsiders. The narrative captures Dawid’s desire to pass on a century-old family secret, while also exploring the historical trauma, prejudice, and dispossession the Kruipers endured. Glyn provides insight into their extraordinary knowledge of the land, survival skills, and deep connection to nature, offering lessons on respect for the environment and responsible resource management.
This book blends eco-adventure, cultural history, and personal memoir, giving readers an intimate view of a remarkable family and the enduring wisdom of the Bushmen.
