Selous in Africa

"The Selous in Africa: A Long Way from Anywhere by Robert J. Ross, features nearly 400 photographs of this extraordinary place. Not only the large mega-fauna typically seen in a photographic book on African wildlife, but also the fantastic and often overlooked smaller creatures, birds, insects, and dramatic landscapes are captured in these breathtaking images. Original essays on the history and ecology of the Selous as well as words focused on the clear and present threats facing the Game Reserve including elephant poaching and human encroachment are complimented by generous excerpts from Sand Rivers, Peter Matthiessen's beautifully written book about a safari he undertook in the Selous. But the story of the Selous Game Reserve is best experienced through Ross' photography. Culled from more than 100,000 photographs shot over four years, the images offer an intimate glimpse into the diverse landscapes, flora, and fauna to be found in this cherished reserve." -- Book jacket.