Author: James Hornor Publisher: ISBN: 9780999076699 Category : Africa Languages : en Pages : 0
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James Monroe is a sophisticated American professional on mission for The World Bank in Africa during the early 1990's. Despite his worldiness, his actions betray a late twentieth century innocent abroad who embodies both the bravado and the debilitating insecurities of the modern American male. Set in Zimbabwe, Kenya and Bombay, India, Mr. Monroe's journey into authenticity results in a series of failed relationships that reveal the dark, enigmatic recesses of his complex personality and eventually land him in a hellhole prison in Bombay. His tragedy unfolds into an ending that no one, especially Monroe, could have possibly predicted or imagined. In its exploration of American male stereotypes and in its suggestion of vulnerability as a key to masculine authenticity, Victoria Falls dares to embrace those humane qualities of love, kindness and creativity that have of late been extolled as the provenance of soul searching women but have been largely ignored in American fiction about men.
Author: Ian Michler Publisher: Struik Publishers ISBN: Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 200
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Victoria Falls & Surrounds - The Insider's Guide presents appealing safari destinations in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, within reach of Victoria Falls. It is loaded with local knowledge and practical tips for making the most of a holiday in this richly diverse tourist region: from spectacular game safaris to sophisticated beach lodges; from southern Africa's fascinating historical and cultural roots to Zimbabwe's modern day "adrenaline capital," Victoria Falls town, and its Zambian equivalent, Livingstone; from exploration and leisure sports on the breathtaking Zambezi River to a personal encounter with the spectacular Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, "the smoke that thunders." In a lively and evocative style, the author paves the way for an unforgettable adventure with useful advice, contact names, and addresses, and even a selection of helpful phrases.
Author: Peter Roberts Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 222
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Sun, Steel & Spray - A History of the Victoria Falls Bridge is a comprehensive history of the Victoria Falls Bridge. Built in 1904-5 as part of the extension of the envisaged Cape to Cairo railway north into central Africa, the spanning of the Zambezi River pushed engineering knowledge and construction techniques of the time to new heights. With over 100 period photographs, Sun, Steel and Spray is full of interesting facts, entertaining stories and information detailing the rich history of this iconic structure, from conception and construction to its ongoing management and maintenance. [222 pages, 71,200 words] Third Edition Zambezi Book Company / CreateSpace Independent Publishing (2020).
Author: Rough Guides Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0241236363 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 123
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Rough Guides Snapshot Africa: Victoria Falls is the ultimate travel guide to one of Africa's must-see destinations. It leads you through the area with reliable information and insightful coverage of all the main attractions, from the natural wonder of the falls themselves to the two towns - Livingstone and Victoria Falls - that serve as bases for visits, plus coverage of activities and the Zambezi and Mosi-oa-Tunya national parks. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best places to sleep and eat, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through or staying for longer. Also included is all the practical information you need, including the lowdown on currency, health questions, border formalities and visas. Full coverage: Livingstone, Victoria Falls town, Victoria Falls National Park; Zambezi National Park; Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Author: Gill Staden Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa ISBN: 1431700754 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 161
Book Description
The sheer enormity and power of the Victoria Falls never fails to humble its visitors. Adventure junkies flock here for the thrills the mighty Zambezi River offers, while others are content simply to marvel at the unrivalled wonder of the place. Although this curtain of water is the major attraction of the area, there is much more to enjoy in the vicinity.
Author: Andrea L. Arrington-Sirois Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137596937 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 302
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This is the first full- length historical analysis of Victoria Falls. The text offers a critical examination of Victoria Falls providing new insight into the British Southern African project and reveals how Victoria Falls became one of the first modern African tourist destinations. This book makes a case for a critical reading of Victoria Falls as much more than a localized natural wonder. Europeans with multiple and often competing agendas, as well as African leaders and laborers were brought into contact with one another at Victoria Falls. Their visions of the past and hopes for the future shared Victoria Falls as a common point of inspiration. The value these parties placed on the Falls extended far beyond its location on the Zambezi and had broad implications for the British Empire in Southern and Central Africa.
Author: Anna Rebus Publisher: Weigl Publishers ISBN: 1791108644 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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At more than 5,500 feet (1,700 meters) wide and 355 feet (108 m) high, Victoria Falls is the largest curtain of falling water in the world. It is so large that at times its spray is visible 30 miles (50 kilometers) away. Discover more in Victoria Falls, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series.
Author: Peter Roberts Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
Originally established in 1904 The Victoria Falls Hotel is steeped in a rich and interesting history covering the growth of tourism to the Victoria Falls. Fully illustrated with over 100 archive images and over 30 modern photographs, Corridors Through Time - a History of the Victoria Falls Hotel traces the story of the Hotel's development, from humble beginnings to luxury five-star elegance, from the arrival of the railway to the age of aviation, and from colonial administration to Independence. "Over the long period of its operation the Hotel has taken on an identity of her own, 'The Grand Old Lady of the Falls, ' matriarch of Zimbabwe's tourism industry. She has had her ups, and downs, but from modest beginnings she has a matured into a global icon, ranked among the most famous hotels of the world... 'Corridors Through Time' is more than the history of a Hotel - it is the story of the development of modern tourism to the Victoria Falls through the twentieth century." Karl Snater, General Manager, The Victoria Falls Hotel (2009-2011). [Revised Third Edition, 222 pages, 60,750 words]
Author: Helen Amelia Pickering Publisher: ISBN: 9780956363404 Category : Plants Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
The first full-colour photographic guide to the flowering plants of this World Heritage site. This guide describes, in clear and concise fashion, the common and accessible herbaceous plants and small shrubs at the Falls and up to 40km upstream, in Zambia. The book has been written and designed with the non-specialist in mind. Species accounts are based on easy-to-observe characteristics and are illustrated by at least one colour photograph. The text describes the overall habit, leaves, flowers and, in most cases, the fruits of each species. Supplementary notes provide interesting facts about the origin of names and some practical uses of the plants. * Some 220 species are covered, representing 70 families and 178 genera. * Colour photographs taken throughout the seasons portray the characteristics of each species. * An annotated map of the area indicates the nine distinct areas covered by this guide. * A concise glossary of terms aids interpretation of the text.
Author: James Hornor
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