Assignments in Africa: Reflections, Descriptions, Guesses by Per Wastberg (1986-10-03) [Hardcover] Per W?stberg

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Dust jacket included. Dust jacket has tear. Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.

This 1986 hardcover edition of “Assignments in Africa: Reflections, Descriptions, Guesses” by Per Wastberg offers a captivating glimpse into the continent’s diverse cultures and landscapes through the eyes of a renowned Swedish author and journalist. Wastberg’s insightful observations, gathered during his travels across Africa, provide a unique perspective on the region’s complexities and challenges during a pivotal period in its history.

As a respected figure in Swedish literary circles and a former editor-in-chief of the influential Dagens Nyheter newspaper, Wastberg brought a keen eye and a deep understanding of global affairs to his writings on Africa. This volume, with its well-preserved pages and sturdy binding, despite the minor wear on the dust jacket, invites readers to embark on a thought-provoking journey through Wastberg’s experiences and musings.

Collectors and readers with an interest in travel literature, African studies, or the literary works of prominent Scandinavian authors will find this copy of “Assignments in Africa” a valuable addition to their libraries, offering a window into a crucial era in the continent’s modern history as seen through the perceptive lens of one of Sweden’s most respected writers.