Acclaimed author John Reader and renowned photographer Michael Lewis render a remarkable portrait of the continent, capturing … Acclaimed author John Reader and renowned photographer Michael Lewis render a remarkable portrait of the continent, capturing in exquisite photographs and text the complex, life story of Africa's many peoples, myriad landscapes, and teeming wildlife. The book is organized into eight sections, each focusing on a distinct region. From the searing North African Sahara to the great Southern Veld, from the snow-capped majesty of Kilimanjaro to the mighty Niger River, here is a captivating revelation of a massive, mysterious land.
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"Powerful, scholarly account tracing the origins of the first Homo sapiens and their subsequent migrations throughout the world … "Powerful, scholarly account tracing the origins of the Ūrst Homo sapiens and their subsequent migrations throughout the world…sweeping, lushly illustrated…"— Booklist"…with elegance and a rare admiration of Africa's role in human evolution …Reader's tone is that of a devout evolutionist, and his style is fluid, simple, and clear."—Library Journal
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