Sunday, May 17, 2009

Elephant Footprints
A Photographic Journal of the Gorah Elephant Camp in the Addo Elephant National Park

Possibly the best available account of the story and History of the Gorah Elephant Camp and the Addo Elephant National Park to date along with the beautiful account of spirituality associated with the Park and its beautiful elephants. Elephant Footprints is the personal journey of Nicola Schwim who lived in the Park for nearly six years and was so obviously and deeply touched by the history and the essence of the reserve, and spiritual encounters with the elephants in particular. Nicola’s stories and deep love of the Park captivate the reader for hours as the book takes one on a journey through secrets, myths, legends, elephant graveyards, personal stories and moments that remind one of the uniqueness of Addo. Peppered with history and factual stories of Addo, the old Gorah Farm and all the creatures who abide in the Park, Nicola’s beautiful writing style makes one fall in love with the place, over and over again.

Enhancing the book is a beautiful selection of her photographs, a unique ensemble of a deeply loved wilderness area, which brings her memories and stories to life. Anyone who has been to Gorah or the Addo Park are at once reminded of its intense magic and deep spirituality.
The book is a high quality 286pg coffee table book richly deserving a space in a superb collectors range of books.
It is a very limited range, there were only 500 copies printed, and the book is only available from the Gorah Elephant Camp and directly from the author. For personal contact with the author and for a signed copy of the book contact Nicola Schwim nicolaschwim@gmail.com.

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