The Rupununi Savannas of Guyana: A Visual Journey

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The Rupununi Savannas of Guyana: A Visual Journey

Rupununi Savannas of Guyana: A Visual Journey is a book for all readers with an interest in Guyana. The book is essentially a photojournal of the southwestern part of the country that borders its neighbour Brazil. See the story of the land, the people, their everyday life, and the flora and fauna captured in over 100 photographs of this scenic part of Guyana. The book is divided into ten chapters that include photographs and text capturing: Â· Rock carvings;Â· The majestic three-peaked Shiriri mountain, a landmark in the South Rupununi;Â· Shea Rock (a smaller version of Ayers Rock in Australia); Â· The Kanuku mountains that divide the area between the North Rupununi and South Rupununi;Â· Giant ant hills, some almost twice the size of an adult person; Â· The curatella or sandbox trees (known locally as kai n'bay);Â· Everyday life;Â· School and church activities;Â· Means of transportation - old and new;Â· Vacqueros or cowboys in action;Â· Preserving beef into tasso; Â· Making food from the poisonous bitter cassava; Â· Rocks and minerals; andÂ· Village scenes. Depicting the essence of the area, this book brings out a vivid and visual journey throughout this grassland region of Guyana.
Country USA
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Manufacturer AuthorHouse
Binding Paperback
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EANs 9781420867688
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Authorhouse
Manufacturer	AuthorHouse
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Refer to Sapnet.
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781420867688
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Rupununi Savannas of Guyana: A Visual Journey

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