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Cott, Hugh B: Foreword by Sir Andrew Cohen : Uganda In Black and White

London. Macmillan. 1971.

Reprint, first published 1959, near fine condition but lacking dust jacket, original blue clothboards with gilt on red blocking to spine and gilt animal design to front, 8vo, 8¾" x 5¾", 232 pages, mapped endpapers.index, Quarto. xxvi, illustrated with 109 b&w drawings by the author, foreword by Sir Andrew Cohen, Ex Governor of Uganda,------- 'Dr Cott, the distinguished zoologist, is an extremely accomplished artist who has travelled extensively throughout Uganda.. his great affection for the land and its people is apparent from his drawings'. Includes drawings from most areas, from Karamoja in the North-east to Kigezi in the south-west. .. subjects embrace a wide field: landscape and botanical studies, drawings of animals in their natural setting or as close-up studies, sketches and portraits of people belonging to different tribes, and general impressions of native life. Gilt animal design to front. The foreword of this book reads: 'To those who know and love Uganda and its people, this book of 109 pen drawings will bring great joy. More than words can, or even photographs, these impressions have the feel and flavour of the country.' The 109 illustrations are superb and are opposite each text page. The book covers Buganda and Eastern Province, Karamoja District, Northern Provincem and Western Province.

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