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What falls under nature and outdoors? This category is for the reader who takes their books into the veld. It gathers field guides, hiking and trail books, birding and wildlife-watching guides, and outdoor and adventure writing covering the mountains, coasts and reserves of southern Africa, from the Drakensberg on the Midlands' doorstep to the wider region.
Here you will find second-hand nature and outdoors books held at Midlands Books in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands: pocket and full field guides, trail and hiking references, wildlife and birding companions, and outdoor narratives, from well-used reading copies to clean collectable editions. This category sits alongside our wildlife and conservation and botany sections. Whether you are kitting out for a trip or building a natural history shelf, it is a good place to browse, and older or specialist guides can carry real collector value.
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Emperor Moths of South and South-Central Africa by Elliot Pinhey is likely a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Emperor moth fauna of this part of Africa.
Running Wild - The extraordinary story of Zulu, an African stallion who survived devastating floods in the Limpopo Valley and went on to lead a herd of wild zebras. David Bristow delivers…
Namaqualand in Flower - A beautifully illustrated 1972 first edition hardcover celebrating the spectacular wildflowers of Namaqualand. Featuring Sima Eliovson's colour photography, botanical observations and original dust jacket artwork. An attractive vintage…
The Canaries, Seedeaters and Buntings - A classic 1960 first edition Southern African ornithology reference edited by C. J. Skead. Features 152 pages, 19 colour plates, 50 black-and-white illustrations and 18 distribution…
Bird - The Definitive Visual Guide - A magnificent 512-page photographic celebration of the world's birds, published by Dorling Kindersley in association with BirdLife International. Featuring over 1,000 species, spectacular wildlife photography…
Robins of Africa - An exceptional 288-page African ornithological reference featuring text by Terry Oatley and exquisite illustrations by Graeme Arnott. Includes 22 full-colour plates, numerous black-and-white illustrations and distribution maps. A…
Chobe - Africa's Untamed Wilderness - A magnificent 1997 first-edition wildlife coffee table book by acclaimed photographers Daryl and Sharna Balfour. Featuring spectacular colour photography of Botswana's Chobe National Park, its diverse…
Bird Behaviour - A beautifully illustrated 224-page ornithological reference by Robert Burton, featuring nearly 600 colour photographs. Explores bird intelligence, communication, feeding, flight, courtship, breeding and migration. An informative 1985 first edition…
Kingfishers of Sub-Saharan Africa - An exceptional 1992 first-edition ornithological monograph by renowned African bird specialist Phillip A. Clancey. Featuring 212 pages, 23 magnificent full-page colour plates, detailed species accounts and distribution…
Swaziland Bird Atlas - An important 1994 ornithological reference by Vincent Parker documenting the distribution and conservation status of Swaziland's birdlife between 1985 and 1991. Featuring extensive species accounts, detailed distribution maps…
Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa - An important 1967 first-edition ichthyological reference by renowned freshwater fish specialist R. A. Jubb, featuring 248 pages of detailed scientific information, colour plates, photographs, maps and…
The Fishes of Seychelles - An important 1963 first-edition ichthyological reference by renowned South African fish specialists J. L. B. Smith and Margaret Mary Smith. Featuring 215 pages and over 900 illustrations,…
An important 1954 illustrated edition of Wild Life in South Africa by J. Stevenson-Hamilton, pioneering conservationist and former warden of the Kruger National Park. Features 24 pages of photographic illustrations by Dick…
Explore the remarkable wildlife and natural history of Botswana's Okavango Delta in this beautifully illustrated book by Karen Ross. Featuring over 150 full-colour photographs, this 1992 BBC Books paperback examines the landscapes,…
The Canaries, Seedeaters and Buntings of Southern Africa - A classic 1960 first edition Southern African ornithology reference edited by C. J. Skead. Features 152 pages, 19 colour plates, 50 black-and-white illustrations…
For readers interested in reptiles, herpetology, wildlife photography, evolution or natural history, Chameleons offers an engaging and informative portrait of these extraordinary animals.
The Poacher's Moon will particularly interest readers who want to understand the realities behind wildlife poaching and the ongoing struggle to protect Africa's threatened species.
Mushrooms and Other Fungi - A substantial 1974 illustrated guide to mushrooms and fungi by Augusto Rinaldi and Vassili Tyndalo, featuring extensive colour artwork and detailed information. An attractive vintage mycology reference…
Spinners, Spoons and Wobbled Baits - A 1977 first-edition hardcover guide to traditional freshwater lure fishing by Barrie Rickards and Ken Whitehead. Illustrated throughout, with specialist contributions on game fishing by Dave…
Fresh and Salt Water Spinning - Original 1952 hardcover fishing guide by Eugene Burns, featuring photographs by Clyde Childress. An illustrated introduction to freshwater and saltwater spinning, covering traditional tackle, casting techniques,…
