“The depth of darkness into which you can descend, and still live, is an exact measure, I believe, of the height to which you can aspire to reach." Letter from Alan McGlashan to the Author”
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The Night of the New Moon
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Laurens van der Post
Laurens van der Post was a renowned South African author whose works spanned travel, adventure, and spiritual exploration. His writing was characterized by a profound connection to nature and his own extensive travels, which included Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. His most celebrated work, 'The Lost World of the Kalahari,' is a seminal text in the study of the San people and their culture. more
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