The Cradle of Humankind: World Heritage Sites of South Africa (World Heritage Sites of...

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Let Southbound take you back to where we came fromâThe Cradle of Humankind in the Magaliesberg region of the Gauteng and North West provinces of South Africa and uncover the myths and intricacies of our species in this delightfully entertaining and informative guide.<br /><br />* Ta-dah! Introducing the ancestral cast- Mrs. Ples (or is that Mr.?), the Taung child, Little Foot ⦠and a host of fossil extras and where they hung outâthe caves of Sterkfontein, Kromdraai and Swartkranz<br /><br />* Then digging âem all upâRaymond Dart, Robert Broom, Ron Clarke, Lee Burger et al <br /><br />* History of the area and the people, the fauna and flora<br /><br />* Detailed maps, color photographs, route guides<br /><br />* Comprehensive listings for travellers of places to go, things to see, and accommodation<br /><br />

About The Author
DAVID FLEMINGERâS first book, Back Roads of the Cape, was published in 2005. He has also written 6 other guides in the Southbound Pocket Guides series. He has also worked in many different aspects of the media industryâas a scriptwriter, director, editor, post-production supervisor, interviewer and producer. He has written and directed theatre shows, TV series and educational videos and is studying for an MA in Tourism & Heritage Studies at Wits University. A born-and-bred Joâburger, he lives in the northern suburbs with sundry pets and housemates. Much to his motherâs mounting despair he is still single but spends his time watching theatre, cricket and walking his dogs in the park.