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Camel (Paperback)
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Camel (Paperback)
Series: Animal Series
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List price R487
Loot Price R443
Discovery Miles 4 430
You Save R44 (9%)
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A distinct symbol of the desert and the Middle East, the camel was
once unkindly described as half snake, half folding bedstead. But
in the eyes of many the camel is a creature of great beauty. This
is most evident in the Arab world, where the camel has played a
central role in the historical development of Arabic society.
Beauty pageants are still held for camels in some Arabic countries,
and an elaborate vocabulary and extensive literature have been
devoted to them. In "Camel", Robert Irwin explores why the camel
has fascinated so many cultures, including those in places where
camels are not indigenous. He traces the history of the camel from
its origins millions of years ago to the present day, discussing
such matters of contemporary concern as the plight of camel herders
in the Sudan's war-torn Darfur region, the alarming increase in the
population of feral camels in Australia, and the endangered status
of the wild Bactrian in Mongolia and China. Throughout history, the
camel has been appreciated worldwide for its practicality,
resilience and legendary abilities of survival. As a result it has
been featured in the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Poussin, Tiepolo,
Flaubert, Kipling and Rose Macaulay, among others. From East to
West, Irwin's "Camel" is the first survey of its kind to examine
the animal's role in society and history throughout the world. Not
just for camel aficionados, this highly illustrated book is sure to
entertain and inform anyone interested in this fascinating and
exotic animal.
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