Published in 1959, this book offers a detailed account of the construction of the Kariba Dam across the Zambezi River in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe and Zambia). This monumental engineering project involved significant challenges, including the relocation of thousands of people and the flooding of vast areas of land. Clements explores the political, social,and environmental impacts of the dam's construction, while he delves into the spiritual beliefs of the local people, who viewed the Zambezi River as a powerful and unpredictable deity. Through interviews with local residents, government officials, and engineers, the book paints a vivid picture of the struggle to harness the river's power and the human cost of this ambitious project. Overall, the book serves as a historical document, capturing the complexities and ramifications of one of Africa's most ambitious engineering endeavors. Hardcover, 222 pages, 20cm x 14cm.
Good condition.