{"product_id":"9781775847021","title":"The West Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeon Nell's sixth book to explore another captivating part of South Africa reveals a bounty of treasures that give the West Coast, or Weskus as locals call it, its particular allure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning at Melkbosstrand just north of Cape Town, and ending where the Orange River meets the Atlantic Ocean, the book divides the coastal stretch into four discrete and easily explored regions. Coastal and inland towns are described, together with their main\u003cbr\u003eattractions, offering glimpses into early human history, local culture and traditions, nature and wildlife, and modern-day economic pursuits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOUTH encompasses the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve, various wildflower reserves, Darling, Evita se Perron and !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre\u003cbr\u003eCENTRAL covers Yzerfontein and the West Coast National Park, including Langebaan Lagoon, Eve's Footprints, Postberg Flower Reserve and Saldanha\u003cbr\u003eNORTH explores the celebrated fishing industry at Velddrif, St Helena Bay and Elands Bay, and archaeological discoveries in the area\u003cbr\u003eDIAMOND COAST spans Doringbaai, Vredendal, Port Nolloth, Kleinzee and Alexander Bay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed by the Atlantic in the west and the winding N7 highway in the east, the West Coast is a place of varied landscapes and vast contrasts: from moody and at times tempestuous seas and windswept beaches, to verdant vineyards and kaleidoscopic swathes of wildflowers in spring. Wild yet tranquil, playful yet contemplative, dramatic yet understated - its eclectic offering beckons residents and travellers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Leon+Nell\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eLeon Nell\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leon Nell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47378473287843,"sku":"9781775847021","price":370.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781775847021_076b5cf2-37fa-4557-8e9c-bfc14f852cd0.jpg?v=1776574807","url":"https:\/\/graffitibooks.co.za\/products\/9781775847021","provider":"Graffiti Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}