Gary Saretzky Photo Books
Africa. East Africa in Pictures by Alice Brown. With extras.
Africa. East Africa in Pictures by Alice Brown. With extras.
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English Press Limited, [circa 1960]. People, animals, and scenery in East Africa. Includes Samburu, Masai, Kikuyu, Nairobi, Kenya, Lake Elenteita, Mombassa, Fort Jesus, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanganyika, Mt. Moru, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, et al. Comes with a 5x7 unfaded Kodachrome print dated August 1962 of an unidentified African man in traditional dress, and four real black-and-white photographic postcards (RPPC) of Africans, including dancing (topless) teenage girl, Marakwet Girl (Uganda), Pigmy mother and baby, and Babira Woman with lip plate. Postcards are by Hoa-Qui (1), Sapira Studio (1), and S. Skulina, Pegas Studio (2). Softcover, staple-bound, 60 pages, very good. Summary:
East Africa in Pictures (circa 1967), authored by Alice Brown and published by the English Press, is an illustrated geographical and historical survey of the East African region. Designed primarily as an educational visual resource, the publication captures the landscapes, cultures, wildlife, and post-colonial development of East Africa during the mid-20th century.
Key Highlights & Contents:
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Visual Survey: Richly illustrated with black-and-white photographs and color plates depicting the natural geography, wildlife, and everyday life of East African communities.
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Regional & Cultural Focus: Explores the diverse ecosystems, historical landmarks, and human geography of countries across the region (such as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda).
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Educational Format: Published as a concise, staple-bound pictorial overview intended for schools, libraries, and general readers seeking an introduction to the region's geography and heritage.
