{"product_id":"botswana-monuments-heritage-sites-and-museums-brook-2017","title":"Botswana by Michael C. Brook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotswana (Presentation Copy Signed by Mokolodi Staff)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Illustrated Guide to Botswana's Monuments, Heritage Sites and Museums, Inscribed by the Mokolodi Management and Staff\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBibliographic Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botswana: Monuments, Heritage Sites and Museums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael C. Brook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael C. Brook, Gaborone, Botswana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789996805660\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inscribed presentation copy with a printed message and handwritten signatures from the Management and Staff of Mokolodi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Publisher's pictorial laminated hardcover (case-bound) with a red-orange spine and lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large illustrated quarto-size hardcover, 197 pages, with extensive colour photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Condition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior \/ Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pictorial laminated boards show a sunset baobab photograph on the front and rock paintings on the back. The red-orange spine is clean with clear lettering. Corners and edges are sound, with no obvious damage, and the gloss lamination is intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e The title page and copyright page are clean. The binding feels tight. The presentation page carries a printed message and a dozen or so handwritten staff signatures in blue and black ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presentation message to Glen from The Management \u0026amp; Staff of Mokolodi, beginning: \"Glen, A Gaelic word meaning valley.\" It closes: \"May you follow your dreams and find the place you can call yours. With fond memories from The Management \u0026amp; Staff of Mokolodi.\" It is signed by about a dozen staff, including Tumie, Kay, Janet, Jessie, B Mokolare, C. Mothogelwa and Gilbert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Applicable (As Issued). The book has a printed laminated cover and no separate jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis \u0026amp; Historical Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in Gaborone in 2017 by the author, Michael C. Brook, Botswana: Monuments, Heritage Sites and Museums is a richly illustrated guide to the country's historic and cultural landmarks. Colour photography runs throughout the large-format volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers Botswana's monuments and heritage sites, and its later chapters record the history, development and current status of the country's twelve museums. It appeared around the fiftieth anniversary of the 1967 Museums Act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been cited as a source for the Gcwihaba caves. This copy carries a warm presentation message and staff signatures from Mokolodi, which add a personal association to a useful Botswana reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotswana heritage sites book · Botswana museums and monuments · Michael C. Brook Botswana · signed Botswana book Mokolodi · Botswana illustrated hardcover 2017 · Africana Botswana reference\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael C. Brook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58762833363247,"sku":"TCB-000051","price":850.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/5524\/4438\/files\/botswana91735_cover_1.jpg?v=1793515821","url":"https:\/\/timeless-collectible-books.com\/products\/botswana-monuments-heritage-sites-and-museums-brook-2017","provider":"Timeless Collectible Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}