Lords Of The Last Frontier By Lawrence G. Green
Lords Of The Last Frontier (Collectible Revised Edition in New Protective Sleeve)
The Captivating and Comprehensive Mid-Century Chronicle of the People, Hidden Regions, and Wildlife Landscapes of South West Africa
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Lords Of The Last Frontier
- Author: Lawrence G. Green
- Publisher: Howard Timmins Ltd, Cape Town
- Publication Date: 1962
- ISBN: Not Applicable (Pre-ISBN Era / Issued Without ISBN)
- Edition Details: Second Revised Edition. A highly valued, updated printing that expanded Green's foundational documentation on regional desert histories.
- Binding: Original publisher's cloth-bound hardcover.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), featuring characteristic Timmins typography and structural design elements.
- Language: English.
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Used – Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Boards: The hardboards are firm, stable, and flat. The spine remains completely undamaged, solid, and strongly bound.
- Interior: Very Good. The internal pages are clean, stable, and completely intact. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Exhibits a minor, entirely authentic slight spotting/foxing across the outer text block edges, consistent with the age of this mid-century paper stock.
- Provenance: Features an authentic ink presentation inscription on the first page.
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The Dust Jacket: Used – Good (G)
- Report: The original pictorial dust jacket shows authentic signs of age-related wear and light tear lines along the side edges and outer spine area panels. It is now beautifully looked after, stabilized, and protected behind a brand-new clear cellophane cover.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 1962, Lords Of The Last Frontier captures Lawrence G. Green's extensive travels and deep personal connection to South West Africa (modern-day Namibia). Documenting all the land well between the Kunene River to the North and the Orange River to the South, Green masterfully narrates the diverse stories of its people, nomadic tribes, and pioneer frontiers. Driven by a deep personal wish that the country's spectacular wildlife should be permanently preserved for everybody, this volume stands as an invaluable historical record of regional conservation philosophy and 20th-century desert exploration lore.
Author Profile: Lawrence G. Green
Lawrence George Green (1900–1972) was one of South Africa’s most prolific and widely read authors, journalists, and travel biographers. Over his long career, he penned dozens of bestselling historical retrospectives, capturing the folklore, hidden corners, and eccentric characters of the African continent with an exceptionally accessible and immersive prose style.
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