The Southern African Tortoise Book by Richard C. Boycott and Ortwin Bourquin

The Southern African Tortoise Book: A Guide to Southern African Tortoises, Terrapins and Turtles by Richard C. Boycott and Ortwin Bourquin is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated reference devoted to the remarkable chelonians of southern Africa. This revised and expanded edition was published in 2000 and substantially develops the earlier work by the same authors, making it an important addition to any collection of African natural history, herpetology or wildlife literature.

Southern Africa supports an exceptional diversity of tortoises, terrapins and marine turtles, and this comprehensive guide examines the species and subspecies occurring throughout the region. The Southern African Tortoise Book combines accessible identification information with discussions of distribution, habitat, behaviour, natural history and conservation. Colour photography and identification material make the book useful both as a serious reference and as a practical guide for naturalists wishing to distinguish the region’s different species.

Written by recognised authorities Richard C. Boycott and Ortwin Bourquin, The Southern African Tortoise Book has become a sought-after specialist title. It will appeal to herpetologists, reptile enthusiasts, conservationists, field naturalists, wildlife researchers and collectors of Southern African natural-history books. The attractive pictorial hardcover format and extensive specialist content also make this an excellent reference volume for a serious wildlife library.

Condition – Near Fine

Glossy pictorial hardcover boards remain bright and attractive with only very light shelf wear. The binding is firm and square and the page block is clean. Internally well preserved with no obvious inscriptions or significant defects visible. An attractive copy of this increasingly specialised Southern African natural-history reference.