Robben Island by Charlene Smith

Robben Island by Charlene Smith

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A guide to Robben Island. It not only covers its political history, but discusses its role as a key naval and military base, its environment, flora and fauna, the Xhosa chiefs interred there in the 19th century, the lives of the Robben warders, its shipwrecks, escapes and many tourist attractions.

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Robben Island by Charlene Smith

Far-reaching political changes in South Africa have re-ignited much interest in Robben Island, particularly as the South African President, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned there for so long. This is an informative guide to one of the most controversial places in the country. Besides covering its political history, the book also discusses Robben Island as a key naval and military base during World War II, its environment, flora and fauna, the Xhosa chiefs interred on the island in the 19th century, the lives of the Robben warders, its shipwrecks, escapes and many tourist attractions.
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ISBN 13 9781868720620
ISBN 10 1868720624
Title Robben Island
Author Charlene Smith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Book
Publisher Penguin Random House South Africa
Year published 1998-03-01
Number of pages 160
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