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Author: Peter Matthiessen

📘 The tree where man was born by Peter Matthiessen

"The Tree Where Man Was Born" presents a visual and narrative journey across Africa, from the white highlands and Northwest frontier to Maasai rites and the elephant kingdoms. The book combines nature photography, ecological observations, and cultural insights into indigenous peoples and local civilizations.

First publish date: 1972

Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing

Authors: Peter Matthiessen

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