Africa's great rift valley. (Reviews).(Review) From: African Business | Date: December 1, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 IC Publications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

By Nigel Pavitt

[pounds sterling]34 Harry N. Abrams Inc (USA) ISBN 0-8109-0602-3

It's the world's greatest geological feature. It runs for more than 5,600 km from the Red Sea to Mozambique, practically the length of Africa. It ranges from the searing heat of the deserts of its northern depression 500ft below sea level, to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. It is probably the birthplace of mankind. It is, of course, Africa's Great Rift Valley.

Author and photographer Nigel Pavitt has written an enthralling book based on 45 years of ...

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